Hua Hin weather in May
May is a good time to visit Hua Hin if you like very hot weather.
You can expect hot, mostly dry weather with around seven hours of sunshine daily and brief rain showers in the late afternoon or early evening.
How hot is it in Hua Hin in May?
Daytime temperatures in Hua Hin in May reach an average high of 33°C (91°F), with high heat and humidity, falling to a night-time low of 27°C (80°F).
How sunny is it in Hua Hin in May?
There are normally seven hours of bright sunshine each day in Hua Hin in May – that's around 52% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in May?
Sunrise is around 5:55am with sunset around 6:40pm.
How warm is the sea around Hua Hin in May?
The average sea temperature in Hua Hin in May is 30°C (86°F).
Does it rain in Hua Hin in May?
There are usually 13 days with some rain in Hua Hin in May; the average monthly rainfall is 90mm (3.5in).
The wet season typically lasts from May to mid-December, with a greater than 37% chance of a given day being a wet day. During this time you can expect frequent but brief heavy downpours interspersed with sunny skies.
How windy is it in Hua Hin in May?
May sees an average hourly wind speed of 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
What to do in Hua Hin in May?
Weather conditions in May are fine for sunbathing, swimming and enjoying a wide range of water sports.
Away from the beach, May is also a good time for enjoying a therapeutic massage at one of Hua Hin’s renowned spas, exploring the royal summer palace, taking an elephant safari through Kaeng Krachan National Park or teeing-off on the 18-hole Royal Hua Hin Golf Course – one of several golf courses in and around Hua Hin.
Local holidays?
Labour Day – 2nd May; Coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn – 4th May; Coronation Day – 5th May; Royal Ploughing Ceremony – 13th May; Vesak – 16th May.
May is considered the shoulder season in Hua Hin, with more reasonable hotel prices and less people on the beaches.
Hua Hin weather in May
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High Temp: 33°C (91°F) |
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Low Temp: 27°C (80°F) |
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Sunshine: 7 hours per day |
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Daylight: 13 hours per day |
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Wind speed: 12 km/h (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots) |
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Wet Days: 13 days with some rain |
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Rainfall: 90mm (3.5in) per month |
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Comfort Level: High heat & 75% humidity |
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UV Index: Extreme |
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Sea Temp: 30°C (86°F) |
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Best time to visit Hua Hin
Anytime, however the cooler, dry season from November to February offers the most sunshine and least rain, with an average daily high temperature around 30°C (86°F).
For more climate info: Hua Hin weather overview…
Hua Hin weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Hua Hin is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Thai Meteorological Department at the closest weather station: Hua Hin Airport (HHQ), located about 7km (4mi) north of Hua Hin Beach.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Hua Hin weather in May: 12 June, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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