May weather forecast
Kanchanaburi, Thailand

The summer heat in Kanchanaburi gets a respite in May, thanks to the onset of monsoons. Compared to April, there is a slight dip in temperature, but an increased frequency of rainfall. The city experiences extended daylight hours, providing residents with ample time to go about their daily activities. June follows a similar pattern, with rains taking over as the primary weather feature. May records a temperature decrease to 35.9°C (96.6°F), accompanied by a massive rainfall surge to 145mm (5.71").

Temperature

The initiation of May in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. The average low-temperature, in May, is a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 54°C (129.2°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Kanchanaburi, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Kanchanaburi, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113 rainfall days, and 1056mm (41.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kanchanaburi, Thailand, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:46 +07.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kanchanaburi. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests these recommendations:
Carry out every crucial safety measure. People with fair skin may sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen must be generously applied and reapplied every two hours or post any outdoor activity or swim.