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Phonsavan in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 16
Crowds: Low; Laos overall
Prices: Low; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Phonsavan

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PhonsavanHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °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 Phonsavan, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).

January: Inside Phonsavan's best window: Nov–Mar.

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