May Weather in Lai Chau

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Lai Chau, Vietnam, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 23°C (74°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (90°F), while lows may dip to 17°C (62°F). Typically, the humidity level in Lai Chau throughout May hovers around 69%.

17°C (62°F)

Minimum temperature

23°C (74°F)

Average temperature

32°C (90°F)

Maximum temperature

69%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Lai Chau averages 152 mm (6.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 23 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 12 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 9 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 34% probability of sunny days during this period.

152 mm (6.0 inches)

Precipitation

23 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 9 minutes

Sunshine hours

34%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Lai Chau reaches a maximum of 15, 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 2 4 7 11 14 15 13 10 7 4 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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