SeasonMapNong Khiaw weather in May
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May in Nong Khiaw: hot, rainy, with muggy air — not the time — sticky heat.
#11 of 12 months in Nong Khiaw · #1306 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nong Khiaw climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 34°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nong Khiaw 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)
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Best months for Nong Khiaw'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 weatherNong Khiaw's weather peaks December–February.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nong Khiaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nong Khiaw in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nong Khiaw?
- May in Nong Khiaw: hot, rainy, with muggy air — not the time — sticky heat. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nong Khiaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Nong Khiaw in May?
- In May, Nong Khiaw averages a daily high of 33.5°C and a low of 24°C, with about 83.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nong Khiaw in May?
- Nong Khiaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — May
Within 300 km: Vientiane's Boun Bang Fai, the rocket festival around 1 May – 15 Jun, and Luang Prabang's Dawn alms round etiquette on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.