Weather in May in Điện Biên Province
Are you planning a trip a to Điện Biên Province in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Điện Biên Province in May?
Điện Biên Province is a region in Vietnam. May in Điện Biên Province generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Điện Biên Phủ. In Điện Biên Province, May typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.For a closer look at conditions across Điện Biên Province, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 201 mm in Điện Biên Phủ.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 204 hours of sunshine in Điện Biên Phủ. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Điện Biên Province's conditions throughout the year, check out our Điện Biên Province climate page.
Where to go in Điện Biên Province in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Điện Biên Province?
Điện Biên Phủ
In May Điện Biên Phủ generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Diện Biên Phủ
In May Diện Biên Phủ generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°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 Điện Biên Province?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Điện Biên Province with often poor weather in Điện Biên Phủ.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Điện Biên Phủ. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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