When to go · Phonsavan
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°C84°F / 18°C64°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 16
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Phonsavan
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).
Weather in May
- PhonsavanHighs around 29 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 16 daysHighs around 84 °F, lows around 64 °F, rain on about 16 days
- North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanhot
Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 10 °C at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 50 °F at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.
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.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen