Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Phong Nha with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Phong Nha in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Phong Nha with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 35°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Phong Nha will be around 35°C, with nights close to 26°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 121 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 52% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Phong Nha. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Phong Nha in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
121 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Phong Nha?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Phong Nha. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Phong Nha runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Phong Nha in May
With 43°C, Phong Nha hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 31°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Phong Nha
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Phong Nha, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Phong Nha
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Phong Nha, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Phong Nha.
Daily UV Index in May in Phong Nha
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Phong Nha, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Phong Nha Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Phong Nha, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Phong Nha Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Phong Nha, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Phong Nha
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Average Weather in Phong Nha by Month
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