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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 31/100

Luang Prabang in May

Poor · 31/100
High / low32° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation159 mm17 wet days
Cloud cover48%monthly average
19.89° N, 102.15° EElevation 296 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
When to goLuang Prabang · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31May
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
May: high / low32° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Luang Prabang averages daytime highs of 32° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 159 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Days are 1.4° cooler than in April on average, and June brings little change.

May scores 31/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Luang Prabang. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 18:40 local time, giving 13 h 04 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 31/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%31%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Laos's best in May

Where to go in May
Phongsālī
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Phongsālī

Phôngsali
25°May high
20wet days
57score
Phongsālī
Phōnsavan
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2

Phōnsavan

Xiangkhoang
27°May high
18wet days
49score
Phōnsavan
Muang Xay
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3

Muang Xay

Oudômxai
30°May high
18wet days
41score
Muang Xay
Lūang Namthā
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4

Lūang Namthā

Loungnamtha
31°May high
17wet days
38score
Lūang Namthā
·Questions

Luang Prabang in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Luang Prabang?

May scores 31/100 for Luang Prabang, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 32°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Luang Prabang in May?

Daytime highs average 32°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in May?

Luang Prabang receives about 159 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 17 days.