When to go · Plain of Jars
Plain of Jars in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Plain of JarsHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 8 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 Plain of Jars, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).
January: Inside Plain of Jars's best window: Nov–Mar.
Plain of Jars: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen