Weather in Laos in May

May in Laos brings average temperatures around 29°C and 165 mm of rain — one of the wetter months.

Laos
Average temp
29°C

23–35°C

Rainfall
165 mm

A wet month

Sunshine
6.3 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Days are hot, often above 32°C.

Rain

Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.

Evening

Evenings stay warm.

What to pack

  • Sun protection

  • Rain jacket

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Laos

Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for May.

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Travel guides for Laos

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Laos

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 2 Sept 2026352 places covered

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FAQs about Laos

Climate averages for Laos, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Laos is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

May is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.

August is the wettest month, with about 311 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.