May weather forecast
Ban Nampo, Laos

Rainfall takes the center stage in May as Ban Nampo transitions into the monsoon season. This month experiences an abrupt contrast as the weather shifts from hot summer days to cool showers. The comfort of ample sunshine gets exchange for cloudy skies and humid air. A substantial increase in rainfall up to 132mm (5.2") characterizes May, a clear escalation from the negligible amounts of the dry season months. Travelers to Ban Nampo in May can expect to witness the grandeur of Laos’s rainy season firsthand.

Temperature

Ban Nampo's average high-temperature marks a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F) with the advent of May, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. An average temperature of 20.5°C (68.9°F) marks the nights in May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In Ban Nampo, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ban Nampo, during May, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 132mm (5.2") of precipitation. In Ban Nampo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.1 days and collects up to 1191mm (46.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ban Nampo is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:43 +07.

Sunshine

In Ban Nampo, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

February through July, September through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.