SeasonMapLaos in May
May is Laos's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 6 destinations average 52/100, led by Pakse at 57 — 39°C and 19 rainy days — while Luang Namtha trails at 46 with 149 mm of rain.
#8 of 12 months for Laos · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Laos in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakse | City | 39°C | 165 mm · 19 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 2 | Luang Prabang | City | 41°C | 107 mm · 16 days | 54 tier D | — |
| 3 | Nong Khiaw | Trekking hub | 38°C | 108 mm · 17 days | 54 tier D | — |
| 4 | Vang Vieng | Trekking hub | 38°C | 192 mm · 24 days | 51 tier D | — |
| 5 | Vientiane | City | 41°C | 204 mm · 21 days | 50 tier D | — |
| 6 | Luang Namtha | Trekking hub | 38°C | 149 mm · 19 days | 46 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Laos in May
- Boun Bang Fai, the rocket festival · Vientiane · 1 May – 15 Jun (usually)