Luang Prabang in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Luang Prabang in may 2025
The weather in Luang Prabang in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
77°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
27%
26%
8%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
28%
16%
10%
Weather at 6pm
77°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
27%
26%
12%
Weather at 3am
68°F
39%
20%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Luang Prabang in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Luang Prabang in may.
The climate of Luang Prabang in may is good
The climate in may in Luang Prabang is wet (with 7.6in of precipitation over 12 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 4in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is very hot in this city in may. Temperatures are up to 95°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 77°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Luang Prabang is 86°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Luang Prabang in may with a maximum record of 106°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 67°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 29 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 94 of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Luang Prabang is generally 13:04. The sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 18:40.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go there in Laos.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Luang Prabang in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 106°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 67°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 7km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (38%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Luang Prabang in may 2024:
77°F to 112°F
85°F to 108°F
74°F to 101°F
65°F to 99°F
76°F to 104°F
72°F to 103°F
72°F to 103°F
63°F to 97°F
63°F to 81°F
72°F to 85°F
67°F to 97°F
67°F to 99°F
65°F to 97°F
68°F to 97°F
72°F to 97°F
70°F to 95°F
68°F to 88°F
68°F to 97°F
72°F to 97°F
76°F to 99°F
72°F to 94°F
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 76°F
74°F to 76°F
74°F to 77°F
67°F to 81°F
70°F to 85°F
70°F to 86°F
68°F to 92°F
70°F to 99°F
76°F to 97°F
Map: other cities in Laos in may
Cities near Luang Prabang:
| Nong Kiau in may | tolerable weather |
| Vang Vieng in may | tolerable weather |
| Phonsavan in may | tolerable weather |
| Luang Namtha in may | good weather |
| Houei Sai in may | tolerable weather |
| Vientiane in may | tolerable weather |
| Thakhek in may | tolerable weather |
| Savannakhet in may | tolerable weather |
| Pakse in may | tolerable weather |
| Khong island (Don Khong) in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Luang Prabang
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Weather data for Luang Prabang in may:
Weather data for Luang Prabang for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Luang Prabang. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Luang Prabang can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Luang Prabang.