Palai in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
27Rainy days (271 mm)
12:27 hDaylight
06:06Sunrise · 18:33 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Very wet: about 27 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

31° 21° J 33° 22° F 34° 23° M 32° 24° A 30° 24° M 28° 23° J 28° 23° J 28° 23° A 29° 22° S 29° 22° O 29° 22° N 30° 21° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 31°C21°C45 mm 8– – 7.4
February 33°C22°C53 mm 9– – 6.8
March 34°C23°C103 mm 16– – 5.6
April 32°C24°C197 mm 25– – 5.3
May 30°C24°C271 mm 27– – 5.8
June 28°C23°C439 mm 29– – 6.1
July 28°C23°C389 mm 29– – 6.1
August 28°C23°C307 mm 28– – 6.1
September 29°C22°C246 mm 24– – 6.1
October 29°C22°C384 mm 27– – 6.1
November 29°C22°C327 mm 25– – 6.1
December 30°C21°C137 mm 14– – 6.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Palai in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 24°C.

When is the best time to visit Palai?

The best months are January.