When to go · Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 16
Crowds: Low; Laos overall
Prices: Low; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Luang NamthaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 16 days
North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanhot
Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 10 °C (50 °F) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 50 °F (10 °C) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.

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

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Luang Namtha, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.

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

Luang Namtha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.