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Muang Long in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
16
Crowds
Low
Laos overall
Prices
Low
Laos overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Muang Long

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Muang LongHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 16 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Laos overall
Low
Prices · Laos overall
Low

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

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Muang Long, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 16

    Jan: 3 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).

January: Inside Muang Long's best window: Nov–Feb (check seasonal trekking conditions).

Muang Long: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

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

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