Betong weather in May
In May, Betong sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 243 mm of rain across 27.5 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of May to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Betong's 9th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Betong's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 243 mm
- 27.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:04 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 87%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Betong is town in Yala province, Thailand.
- Density
- 380/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical May day in Betong reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
| 6 | 31 | 22 |
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| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How May really feels in Betong
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Betong weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 4th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 92 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 32° / 21° | 77 | 9.6 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 32° / 21° | 178 | 17.8 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 270 | 25.3 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 31° / 22° | 243 | 27.5 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 22° | 174 | 22.3 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 21° | 188 | 22.3 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 21° | 213 | 23.8 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 264 | 26.4 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 347 | 29.1 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 304 | 26.3 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 198 | 18.8 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 92%.
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| Clearer (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Cloudier (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 91 |
| 2 | 9 | 91 |
| 3 | 9 | 91 |
| 4 | 8 | 92 |
| 5 | 8 | 92 |
| 6 | 8 | 92 |
| 7 | 9 | 91 |
| 8 | 9 | 91 |
| 9 | 9 | 91 |
| 10 | 9 | 91 |
| 11 | 8 | 92 |
| 12 | 7 | 93 |
| 13 | 7 | 93 |
| 14 | 8 | 92 |
| 15 | 8 | 92 |
| 16 | 8 | 92 |
| 17 | 8 | 92 |
| 18 | 8 | 92 |
| 19 | 8 | 92 |
| 20 | 7 | 93 |
| 21 | 8 | 92 |
| 22 | 8 | 92 |
| 23 | 8 | 92 |
| 24 | 8 | 92 |
| 25 | 8 | 92 |
| 26 | 8 | 92 |
| 27 | 8 | 92 |
| 28 | 8 | 92 |
| 29 | 8 | 92 |
| 30 | 7 | 93 |
| 31 | 7 | 93 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Betong gets around 243 mm of rain over 27.5 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 89% and peaks near 91% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 |
| 2 | 91 |
| 3 | 91 |
| 4 | 90 |
| 5 | 90 |
| 6 | 90 |
| 7 | 89 |
| 8 | 89 |
| 9 | 88 |
| 10 | 88 |
| 11 | 88 |
| 12 | 87 |
| 13 | 87 |
| 14 | 87 |
| 15 | 88 |
| 16 | 88 |
| 17 | 88 |
| 18 | 88 |
| 19 | 88 |
| 20 | 89 |
| 21 | 89 |
| 22 | 89 |
| 23 | 89 |
| 24 | 89 |
| 25 | 89 |
| 26 | 89 |
| 27 | 88 |
| 28 | 88 |
| 29 | 87 |
| 30 | 87 |
| 31 | 86 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 95% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
| 7 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 8 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 10 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 12 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 13 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 14 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 20 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 21 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 22 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
| 23 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
| 24 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 25 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 26 | 1 | 96 | 3 |
| 27 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 97 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of May to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 6:04 AM, and sunset from 6:19 PM to 6:22 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:19 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:19 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:19 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:19 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:19 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:19 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:19 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:22 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:22 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:22 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.1 kWh/m² to a high of 5.81 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 5.16 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Betong?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Betong.
What to pack for Betong in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Betong sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 28 days see rain.
UV index in Betong in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Betong peaks around February 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Betong in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Betong is worst in April — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Betong?
Betong sits at 5.8°N, 101.1°E, 269 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Pulai, 24 km away.
Topography around Betong
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Betong.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Betong has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 241 m around an average of 315 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,170 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,029 m.
The land around Betong is covered by trees (79%) within 3 km, trees (92%) within 16 km, and trees (92%) within 80 km.
Thailand travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,057
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 32.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Betong (5.7743°, 101.0723°, elevation 269 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).