Luang Prabang weather in May
May in Luang Prabang: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Luang Prabang · #520 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Luang Prabang climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Luang Prabang in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
- May in Luang Prabang: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Luang Prabang on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Luang Prabang in May?
- In May, Luang Prabang averages a daily high of 33.9°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 86.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Luang Prabang in May?
- Luang Prabang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in May.