Muang Xai weather in May (Laos)

What can you expect from the weather in Muang Xai during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Muang Xai generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Muang Xai in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Muang Xai. January, February, 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 Muang Xai climate page with graphs.

 

Muang Xai, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 251 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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 Muang Xai 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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