Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Laos this May.
Laos, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 29°C (84°F) in Muang Phônsavan to 35°C (95°F) in Vientiane. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Vientiane and 19°C (66°F) in Muang Phônsavan.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Luang Prabang averages a daytime high of 32°C (90°F) in May, which is very high for Laos.
Average overnight lows in Laos during May sit near 22°C (72°F) in Luang Prabang.
According to our recent database analysis, Vientiane is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 35°C (95°F) and rarely drops below 25°C (77°F) during the night.
For the month of May, Muang Phônsavan is the most temperate city in Laos based on our records. Highs average 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 19°C (66°F).
Across Laos, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Luang Prabang (185 hours) to sunny in Pakse (203 hours).
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