Weather in Bangkok, Thailand in May
In an average May, Bangkok sees a daily high around 34°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 34°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 31°C to 38°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
44°C
2024-05-01
Lowest
28°C
1999-05-12
Low
Highest
30°C
2024-05-06
Lowest
21°C
2022-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
69°C
2003-05-06
Lowest
34°C
1999-05-12
Humidity
Highest
25.9 g/m³
2021-05-18
Lowest
17.2 g/m³
2022-05-03
Wind
Highest
28 km/h
1986-05-09
Lowest
7 km/h
2021-05-03
Precip
Wettest
351 mm
2017
Driest
43 mm
2015
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