Pattaya weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
What is the weather like in Pattaya in May?
In May, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 125 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pattaya.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min05:51 – 18:34
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on average
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Bangkok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %96 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %1 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Pattaya in May: quick answers
Is Pattaya hot in May?
Yes. In May, Pattaya is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Pattaya in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 30.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Pattaya in May?
It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 125 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)