Vientiane Weather in May
Laos · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high35°C (94°F)
Avg low25°C (77°F)
Rainfall160 mm (6.3 in)
RatingPoor 1.3/10
Vientiane in May sees daytime temperatures around 35°C (94°F), dropping to about 25°C (77°F) at night. The month is wet, with about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain spread over 21 days. You get roughly 12.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Vientiane?
May is not the best time to visit Vientiane (1.3/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December and January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 35°C (94°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 25°C (77°F) |
| Daily mean | 29°C (85°F) |
| Rainfall | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 21 |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Cloud cover | 82% |
| Daylight | 12.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.1 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 92 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Vientiane in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Vientiane weather in other months
Jan28°C / 15°C9 mmExcellentFeb32°C / 18°C16 mmGoodMar35°C / 22°C40 mmFairApr37°C / 25°C68 mmPoorMay35°C / 25°C160 mmPoorJun32°C / 25°C171 mmPoorJul31°C / 24°C215 mmPoorAug30°C / 24°C246 mmPoorSep31°C / 24°C208 mmPoorOct30°C / 22°C93 mmFairNov29°C / 19°C17 mmExcellentDec27°C / 15°C5 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit VientianeJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Luang Prabang34°C · 120 mm
- Chiang Mai33°C · 183 mm
- Hanoi32°C · 172 mm
- Bangkok34°C · 164 mm
- Siem Reap34°C · 138 mm
- Haiphong30°C · 165 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.