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Ko Phi Phi in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Ko Phi Phi in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 27 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
51/100 · #12
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#11
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#1
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Ko Phi Phi · MayPhoto: Nnthurber · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 29 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 27 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 30 | 28 | 21 | 143 | 7.5 | 78 | 2.9 | 30 | 54 |
| May (selected) | 30 | 29 | 27 | 228 | 6.5 | 79 | 3.4 | 30 | 51 |
| June | 29 | 28 | 25 | 225 | 6.3 | 80 | 4.0 | 30 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (51/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +3 | +0.1 °C | -0.3 °C | -5.7 | -85.1 mm | +1 h | -1.6 % | -0.6 m/s | -0.1 °C |
| June | +2 | -0.3 °C | -0.2 °C | -2.1 | -2.5 mm | -0.2 h | +0.1 % | +0.6 m/s | -0.3 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Ko Phi Phi in May?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 29 °C.
Can you swim in Ko Phi Phi in May?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Ko Phi Phi in May?
The curated estimate is about 27 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 228 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Ko Phi Phi?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Ko Phi Phi. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. May is not among them.