Hong Kong and Bangkok are close in May. Hong Kong averages 24–29°C with moderate crowds; Bangkok 27–35°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Hong Kong and Bangkok
The verdict for May
Hot and increasingly humid
+Long warm days
–High humidity and rainfall
May marks the transition into Hong Kong’s hot and very wet season. Temperatures climb quickly and heavy showers become much more common.
Value before the monsoon
+Lower demand and better hotel value.
–Very hot and increasingly wet as the monsoon approaches.
Luxury hotels at shoulder-season rates.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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