When to go · Muang Xay
Muang Xay, month by month
The best months for Muang Xay: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.30 °C (86 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 21 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 21 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 23 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 23 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 23 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 23 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGreatInside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Muang Xay, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Feb: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 3
Feb: 3
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Inside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.
February: Inside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.
Muang Xay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.