Champasak weather in May (Champasak, Laos)

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

In May, Champasak generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 34°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Champasak in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Champasak. January 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 Champasak climate page with graphs.

 

Champasak, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Pakse, Laos (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Laos in May

Find out more about the weather in Laos 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 Champasak 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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