Thailand · May
Thailand in May: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What May is actually like in Thailand — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
Weather in May
The 3rd warmest month of Thailand's year. The 3rd wettest month, at 13% of the year's rain.
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Public holidays in May
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- May 1 Labor Day
- May 4 Coronation Day
- May 13 Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day
- May 31 Visakha Bucha
- May 3 Labor Day observed
Verified quiet times
Real foot-traffic data for places worth timing right.
attraction The Grand Palace
Set aside half a day, arrive by 8:30am when doors open at 8:30 and the heat and crowds are lowest, and dress in clothing that fully covers shoulders and
attraction Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
Wat Arun (\"Temple of Dawn\") sits on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River, best reached by cross-river ferry from Tha Tien pier near the Grand Palace.
attraction Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat, in the heart of Ayutthaya's historic island, is famous for the sandstone Buddha head cradled in tree roots near the temple's east side
restaurant The Island Bangkok – Top Rated Thai Restaurant & Bar
The Island Bangkok is a highly-rated Thai restaurant and bar tucked into Soi Samsen 4 in the Banglamphu/Phra Nakhon area, a short walk from Khao San Road and
attraction Rong Suea Ten Temple
Rong Suea Ten (the \"Blue Temple\") is a striking cobalt-and-gold Buddhist temple on the northern edge of Chiang Rai city, best visited early morning or late
attraction Wat Rong Khun
Wat Rong Khun, better known as the White Temple, sits about 13 km (20–25 minutes by car) south of central Chiang Rai on the road to Bangkok, and is best
Places to go in Thailand
attraction The Grand Palace
Set aside half a day, arrive by 8:30am when doors open at 8:30 and the heat and crowds are lowest, and dress in clothing that fully covers shoulders and
attraction Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
Wat Arun (\"Temple of Dawn\") sits on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River, best reached by cross-river ferry from Tha Tien pier near the Grand Palace.
hidden gem The Sanctuary of Truth Museum
The Sanctuary of Truth is a monumental, all-wood temple-palace on Naklua's northern coast, still under construction since 1981 by hand-carving craftsmen.
attraction The Big Buddha, Phuket
The Big Buddha (Phra Puttamingmongkol Akenakkiri) sits atop Nakkerd Hill between Chalong and Kata, roughly a 30-45 minute drive from Patong or Phuket Town.
hidden gem Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak Weekend Market (locally \"JJ Market\") sprawls across 27 sections and over 15,000 stalls in northern Bangkok, open mainly Saturday and Sunday
attraction Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat, in the heart of Ayutthaya's historic island, is famous for the sandstone Buddha head cradled in tree roots near the temple's east side
restaurant The Island Bangkok – Top Rated Thai Restaurant & Bar
The Island Bangkok is a highly-rated Thai restaurant and bar tucked into Soi Samsen 4 in the Banglamphu/Phra Nakhon area, a short walk from Khao San Road and
attraction Rong Suea Ten Temple
Rong Suea Ten (the \"Blue Temple\") is a striking cobalt-and-gold Buddhist temple on the northern edge of Chiang Rai city, best visited early morning or late
Climate figures are 30-year averages from Open-Meteo; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.