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Jaipur
India- Temperature
- 27–41°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $
+Very low prices and few tourists.
–Dangerous heat.
May
Warmest places to visit in May
The warmest place in May is Jaipur, with average highs around 41°C. The list runs down to 32°C at number 15.
Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for May, and links to the full May guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Jaipur
2Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 25–40°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Low prices and few tourists.
–Intense heat.
3Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 25–38°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Very hot at 37–38°C, but crowds drop off and resort deals appear — ideal for pool-focused trips.
–Too hot for comfortable outdoor sightseeing.
4Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam- Temperature
- 26–35°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$$
+Fewer crowds
–Rising rainfall
5Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 24–35°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+First rains clear the air and lower prices.
–Humid and wet.
6Bangkok
Thailand- Temperature
- 27–35°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Lower demand and better hotel value.
–Very hot and increasingly wet as the monsoon approaches.
7Oaxaca
Mexico- Temperature
- 17–34°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Fewer visitors and the first rain on the hills.
–Hot and increasingly humid.
8Hoi An
Vietnam- Temperature
- 25–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm sea and long days.
–Hot afternoons.
9Hanoi
Vietnam- Temperature
- 25–33°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Lower-season value improves as visitor demand softens.
–Rainfall jumps to 242mm and humidity reaches 80%.
10Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Lower prices.
–Hottest month, some showers.
11Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–33°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Lower rates and fewer visitors as monsoon season starts.
–Rain and rougher seas become more common.
12Cancún
Mexico- Temperature
- 24–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Lower prices, fewer people.
–Heat and humidity rise; seaweed is possible.
13Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry, sunny, lower prices.
–Few events.
14Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+The southwest monsoon begins, bringing fewer visitors, softer prices and the start of major manta activity.
–Rain becomes less predictable and seas can be rougher.
15Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $
+Low crowds and low prices while conditions are still transitioning.
–The chance of rain increases as the season turns.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for May.
FAQ
Warmest places to visit in May
What are the best warm destinations in May?
Jaipur, Abu Dhabi and Dubai come out best in May. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.
Which of these is warmest in May?
Jaipur, with average highs around 41°C in May.
Which of these is quietest in May?
Jaipur, where crowds in May are low.
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