May · Thailand
Best time to visit Hua Hin in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hua Hin in May
Average temperature 30°C, 198 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 198 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Hua Hin scores 6.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 30°C, 198 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hua Hin is Thailand's original beach resort, with a royal palace and seafood on the Gulf.
May in Hua Hin — middling scores, decent value
May averages 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 198 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hua Hin in May?
- In May, Hua Hin averages 30°C, 198 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Hua Hin?
- May earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hua Hin in May?
- Expect about 198 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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