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 / 12 °C, 3 rain days81 °F / 54 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.30 °C / 13 °C, 3 rain days86 °F / 55 °F, 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 / 16 °C, 6 rain days90 °F / 61 °F, 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 / 20 °C, 12 rain days91 °F / 68 °F, 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 / 21 °C, 18 rain days90 °F / 70 °F, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).31 °C / 22 °C, 21 rain days88 °F / 72 °F, 21 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).30 °C / 22 °C, 23 rain days86 °F / 72 °F, 23 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).30 °C / 22 °C, 23 rain days86 °F / 72 °F, 23 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season; cave and waterfall access can be harder).30 °C / 21 °C, 18 rain days86 °F / 70 °F, 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 / 19 °C, 11 rain days84 °F / 66 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.28 °C / 16 °C, 5 rain days82 °F / 61 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGreatInside Muang Xay's best window: Nov–Feb.26 °C / 12 °C, 3 rain days79 °F / 54 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: High