Weather in May in Sơn La province
Thinking about venturing to Sơn La province 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 Sơn La province in May?
Sơn La province is a region in Vietnam. May in Sơn La 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 22°C in Sơn La. In Sơn La 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.
Precipitation
May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 176 mm in Sơn La.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Sơn La enjoys approximately 205 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Sơn La province, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sơn La province's yearly weather, check out our Sơn La province climate page.
Where to go in Sơn La province in May
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Sơn La province?
Sơn La
In May Sơn La generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sơn La province, in Vietnam.
Is May the best time to visit Sơn La province?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Sơn La province with overall tolerable weather in Sơn La. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Sơn La. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sơn La province.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Vietnam? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Vietnam.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.