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Laos in May

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Laos in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Laos in May?
Ban Houayxay is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 34°C (93°F) in May; Pakxong is the coolest at 27°C (81°F).
Warmest
34°
Ban Houayxay
Coolest
27°
Pakxong
Driest
161 mm
Sainyabuli

May in Laos ranges from 27°C (81°F) in Pakxong to 34°C (93°F) in Ban Houayxay — a spread of 7 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Muang Phonsavan, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane.

Best places in Laos in May

Muang Phonsavan i
60 Laos

Muang Phonsavan

Xiangkhoang · Laos
28° / 19° 212 mm May
Luang Prabang i
34 Laos

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang · Laos
33° / 23° 162 mm May
Vientiane i
29 Laos

Vientiane

Vientiane · Laos
33° / 24° 237 mm May
Muang Xay i
41 Laos

Muang Xay

Oudômxai · Laos
32° / 21° 189 mm May
Pakse i
30 Laos

Pakse

Champasak Province · Laos
34° / 25° 231 mm May
Vang Vieng i
34 Laos

Vang Vieng

Vientiane Province · Laos
32° / 23° 325 mm May
Muang Sing i
42 Laos

Muang Sing

Loungnamtha · Laos
31° / 21° 225 mm May
Savannakhet i
32 Laos

Savannakhet

Savannakhet · Laos
33° / 24° 189 mm May

Weather in May by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Pakxong 27° 18° 339 mm — 67
Muang Phonsavan 28° 19° 212 mm — 60
Luang Namtha 32° 21° 213 mm — 42
Muang Sing 31° 21° 225 mm — 42
Muang Xay 32° 21° 189 mm — 41
Khoa 32° 23° 189 mm — 39
Ban Nahin 32° 23° 364 mm — 37
Pakxan 32° 23° 415 mm — 37
Luang Prabang 33° 23° 162 mm — 34
Vang Vieng 32° 23° 325 mm — 34
Sainyabuli 33° 23° 161 mm — 34
Savannakhet 33° 24° 189 mm — 32
Thakhek 33° 24° 252 mm — 32
Pakse 34° 25° 231 mm — 30
Vientiane 33° 24° 237 mm — 29
Ban Houayxay 34° 24° 206 mm — 28

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Laos in May?

Average daytime highs range from 27° in Pakxong to 34° in Ban Houayxay.