The weather in May in Laos

It's hot in May in Laos with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Laos. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Laos. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 42°C in 2023, Laos reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 151 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Laos

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Laos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Laos New York
Average temperature 35°C 22°C
Max. temperature 37°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 151 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 17 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Laos with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 36°C, with nights around 24°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Laos is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Laos is based on weather data from Vientiane. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Laos to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Laos. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Laos

Temperature in May in Laos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Laos. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Laos

Total precipitation in May in Laos over the years

Daily UV index in May in Laos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Laos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Laos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Laos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.