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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 49/100

Phōnsavan in May

Mixed · 49/100
High / low27° / 19°daily averages
Precipitation179 mm18 wet days
Cloud cover57%monthly average
19.45° N, 103.19° EElevation 1,106 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
When to goPhōnsavan · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49May
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
May: high / low27° / 19°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Phōnsavan averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 19° — warm weather by day. Expect around 179 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 57%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Phōnsavan. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 18:36 local time, giving 13 h 03 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%85%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%55%

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

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
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
Muang Xay
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2

Muang Xay

Oudômxai
30°May high
18wet days
41score
Muang Xay
Lūang Namthā
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3

Lūang Namthā

Loungnamtha
31°May high
17wet days
38score
Lūang Namthā
Luang Prabang
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Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang Province
32°May high
17wet days
31score
Luang Prabang
·Questions

Phōnsavan in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Phōnsavan?

May scores 49/100 for Phōnsavan, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Phōnsavan in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 19°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Phōnsavan in May?

Phōnsavan receives about 179 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 18 days.