Vientiane weather in May (Vientiane, Laos)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Vientiane this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Vientiane includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 35°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Vientiane in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 266 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Vientiane. January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vientiane, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 266 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Laos in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vientiane.

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