Phuket weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Phuket: highs of 29°C (85°F) and about 265 mm (10.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 28°C (82°F) and cloud cover 88% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Phuket?
least pleasant month Weather score 38/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Phuket. For better conditions, consider Jan–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 265 mm (10.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Phuket in May?
Days average 29°C (85°F) and nights 28°C (82°F).
Phuket weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | 57% | best |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 27 mm | 47% | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 112 mm | 57% | best |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 145 mm | 75% | fair |
| May | 29°C (85°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 265 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 281 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 264 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 310 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 352 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 336 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 219 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm | 72% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months