Luang Prabang in May

Hot, first rains.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatDry and comfortable; the best month.
• OctoberGoodRain easing; boat-race season at the end of Buddhist Lent.
• DecemberGoodCool and busy; book ahead.
• JanuaryGoodCool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.

• Luang PrabangHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 15 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.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Visakha Bucha check

  Full moon of the 6th lunar month · Temples

  Candle-lit temple processions.

Crowds · Laos overall

Low

Prices · Laos overall

Low

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

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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