Weather in May in Luang Prabang
Thinking about venturing to Luang Prabang this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Luang Prabang in May?
Luang Prabang is a region in Laos. May in Luang Prabang generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Luang Prabang. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 156 mm in Luang Prabang.Average sunshine
Luang Prabang enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Luang Prabang, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Luang Prabang's yearly weather, check out our Luang Prabang climate page.
Where to go in Luang Prabang in May
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What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Luang Prabang?
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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Is May the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Luang Prabang with overall tolerable weather in Luang Prabang. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Luang Prabang. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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