When is the best time to go to Mae Lao

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mae Lao, Thailand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mae Lao weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mae Lao are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mae Lao January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 13mm 9.1hrs 11.9hrs

Mae Lao's weather in January is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mae Lao, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Mae Lao and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in January »

February

Mae Lao February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 8mm 9.9hrs 12.3hrs

February in Mae Lao is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mae Lao, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Mae Lao and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in February »

March

Mae Lao March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 21mm 8.7hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Mae Lao is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mae Lao, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Mae Lao and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in March »

April

Mae Lao April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 82mm 9hrs 13.3hrs

Mae Lao's weather in April is typically hot and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mae Lao.

April is in the spring in Mae Lao and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in April »

May

Mae Lao May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 200mm 7.7hrs 13.8hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Mae Lao and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mae Lao for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Mae Lao and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 200mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in May »

June

Mae Lao June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 208mm 5.6hrs 11.9hrs

June in Mae Lao is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mae Lao for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Mae Lao and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 208mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in June »

July

Mae Lao July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 284mm 4.9hrs 12.3hrs

July in Mae Lao is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mae Lao for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Mae Lao and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 284mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in July »

August

Mae Lao August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 375mm 5.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Mae Lao is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mae Lao for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Mae Lao and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 375mm 14.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in August »

September

Mae Lao September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 255mm 6hrs 13.3hrs

Mae Lao's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mae Lao for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Mae Lao and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 255mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in September »

October

Mae Lao October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 131mm 7hrs 13.8hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Mae Lao and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mae Lao.

October is in the fall / autumn in Mae Lao and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in October »

November

Mae Lao November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 52mm 7.6hrs 11.9hrs

November in Mae Lao is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mae Lao, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Mae Lao and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in November »

December

Mae Lao December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 21mm 8.2hrs 12.3hrs

December in Mae Lao is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mae Lao, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Mae Lao and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mae Lao with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mae Lao weather in December »

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Mae Lao weather stats

Mae Lao weather statistics
Hottest month: April 34.6°C 94.3°F
Driest month: February 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: February 9.9hrs
Coldest month: December 26°C 78.8°F
Wettest month: August 375mm 14.8ins
Warmest sea: June 29.5°C 85.1°F
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