What to pack for Chiang Mai in May
In May, Chiang Mai has daytime highs around 34°C and nights around 24°C, with about 202 mm of rain over the month.
The weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 34°C
- Night low
- 24°C
- Rain in the month
- 202 mm
- As a time to visit
- Quieter
What to wear
The days are hot: pack light, loose, breathable clothes, a sun hat and plenty of sunscreen.
It is a wet month: pack a waterproof jacket, an umbrella and shoes that can get wet.
Packing list
A starting point built from the typical weather: add anything your own plans need.
Documents & money
- Passport or ID (check it’s valid for 6 months after you travel)
- Visa or entry permit, if you need one (check the official rules)
- Travel insurance details
- Bank cards and a little local cash
- Flight and stay confirmations (saved offline)
Clothes
- Tops
- Underwear and socks
- Trousers, skirts or shorts
- Sleepwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light, breathable clothes
- Sun hat
- Sandals
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Travel-size toiletries (liquids in hand luggage are usually limited to 100 ml each)
- Prescription medicines, in your hand luggage
- Small first-aid kit: plasters, painkillers, rehydration salts
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
Tech
- Phone and charger
- Plug adapter for your destination
- Power bank
- Headphones
- Offline maps downloaded
Based on the average weather over the last ten years, not a forecast for your dates. Average daily high and monthly rain over the last ten years, from weather records by Open-Meteo