When to go · Huay Xai

Huay Xai in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Laos overall
Prices: Low; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Huay Xai

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Huay XaiHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 15 days

Laos overall: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Huay Xai, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).

January: Inside Huay Xai's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).

Huay Xai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.