May Weather in Luang Prabang

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Luang Prabang, Laos, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (80°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (96°F), while lows may dip to 20°C (68°F). Typically, the humidity level in Luang Prabang throughout May hovers around 66%.

20°C (68°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (80°F)

Average temperature

35°C (96°F)

Maximum temperature

66%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Luang Prabang averages 82 mm (3.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 13 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 4 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 15 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 35% probability of sunny days during this period.

82 mm (3.2 inches)

Precipitation

13 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 15 minutes

Sunshine hours

35%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Luang Prabang reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 4 7 10 13 14 13 10 7 4 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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