Weather in May in Laos
Planning a getaway to Laos this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Laos in May?
May in Laos generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Muang Phônsavan at 29°C and very warm in Vientiane at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Vientiane and 19°C in Muang Phônsavan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ban Vanglè with an average of 148 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Tayun with 318 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 185 hours of sunlight anticipated in Luang Prabang. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Laos, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Laos's yearly weather, check out our Laos climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Laos?
Luang Prabang
In May Luang Prabang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vientiane
In May Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vang Vieng
In May Vang Vieng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pakse
In May Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Savannakhet
In May Savannakhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Laos?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Luang Prabang, May might be a good time to visit Laos.
On average, the best time to visit Laos is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Luang Prabang. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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