ThailandThe weather in May in Surat Thani
It's hot in May in Surat Thani with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Surat Thani. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Surat Thani, Thailand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2016, Surat Thani reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 172 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Surat Thani
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Surat Thani. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Surat Thani | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 35°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 36°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 172 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 21 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Surat Thani with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 36°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Surat Thani is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The typhoon season in Surat Thani runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Surat Thani, Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Surat Thani
Temperature in May in Surat Thani over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Surat Thani, Thailand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Surat Thani
Total precipitation in May in Surat Thani over the years
Daily UV index in May in Surat Thani
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Surat Thani, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Surat Thani by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Surat Thani. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.