May weather forecast
Muang Phiang, Laos

May in Muang Phiang, Laos marks the beginning of the monsoon season with a significant increase in rainfall. The temperatures start to stabilize, with slightly cooler conditions compared to the preceding months. Cloud cover is denser, resulting in less sun exposure despite the longer daylight hours. Visibility goes down to 8 km and wind gusts register at approximately 5.9km/h (3.7mph). With the onset of rains, the city begins to bloom, offering a refreshed and vibrant landscape, thereby augmenting tourism despite the wet conditions.

Temperature

The arrival of May in Muang Phiang, Laos, denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F) from April's 33.4°C (92.1°F). The average temperature during May nights in Muang Phiang is registered at an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Muang Phiang is 75%.

Rainfall

In Muang Phiang, in May, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 132mm (5.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Muang Phiang, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.1 days and collects up to 1191mm (46.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Muang Phiang, Laos, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:47 +07.

Sunshine

In Muang Phiang, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through July, September through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.