SeasonMapLuang Namtha weather in May
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May in Luang Namtha: hot, rainy, with muggy air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Luang Namtha · #1275 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Luang Namtha climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 127 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Luang Namtha in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Luang Namtha's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherLuang Namtha's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Luang Namtha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Luang Namtha in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Luang Namtha?
- May in Luang Namtha: hot, rainy, with muggy air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Luang Namtha on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Luang Namtha in May?
- In May, Luang Namtha averages a daily high of 32.5°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 127.4 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Luang Namtha in May?
- Luang Namtha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in May.
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