May weather forecastBang Kapi, Thailand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Bang Kapi, Thailand, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°C (94.8°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Temperature

Bang Kapi records an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F) in May, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. In Bang Kapi, the average nighttime temperature during May is a warm 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In Bang Kapi, in May, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 208.8 rainfall days, and 855mm (33.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:41 +07.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 34.9°C (94.8°F) and the low-temperature is 28.7°C (83.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is evaluated at 47°C (116.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

In May, the rain falls for 22.9 days. Throughout May, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 46min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:41 +07.

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.8h.

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Bang Kapi.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

35.5°C

34.9°C

33.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.1km/h

12.7km/h

13.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.8

6.4

4.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average high temperature in May: 34.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (35.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and December (31.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 28.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average pressure in May: 1007.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average wind speed in May: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average rainfall in May: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (187mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average rainfall days in May: 22.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average sunshine days in May: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Bang Kapi, Thailand

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).