May · Laos
Best time to visit Pakse in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pakse in May
Average temperature 29°C, 279 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 279 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Pakse scores 3.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 29°C, 279 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pakse is southern Laos's main town, at the Mekong's meeting with the Xe Don river and the Bolaven Plateau.
May in Pakse — off-season conditions
May averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
279 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pakse in May?
- In May, Pakse averages 29°C, 279 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pakse?
- May earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pakse in May?
- Expect about 279 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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