Điện Biên Phủ weather in May (Điện Biên Province, Vietnam)

Planning a trip to Điện Biên Phủ in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Điện Biên Phủ typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Điện Biên Phủ in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Điện Biên Phủ. January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Điện Biên Phủ climate page with graphs.

 

Điện Biên Phủ, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 201 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in May

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Điện Biên Phủ in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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