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Lashio Weather in May

Lashio in May

The short of it: Lashio in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 88° · low 66° · rain 6.3 in. · daylight 13 h 14 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Lashio brings afternoons near 88° and nights around 66°, with about 6.3 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 6.3 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 14 min in mid-May, 34 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Lashio runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Namtu, 24 mi to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Lashio, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 3.5 in. more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 14 min
Average wind
3 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NamtuShan State24 mi WNW88°67°6.3 in.
HsenwiShan State29 mi NNE89°67°5.7 in.
HsipawShan State36 mi SW91°71°5.3 in.
KutkaiShan State38 mi NNE83°61°7.1 in.
TangyanShan State51 mi SE89°66°6.1 in.
KyaukmeShan State53 mi WSW88°67°8.0 in.
NamhkamShan State62 mi N86°66°6.4 in.
HopangShan State72 mi ENE91°69°5.2 in.

The Almanac · Lashio Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 6.3 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Lashio by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January76°46°0.4 in.2 mph10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
February81°48°0.5 in.2 mph11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
March85°52°0.3 in.2 mph11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April90°61°2.9 in.3 mph12 h 40 min✦✦
May88°66°6.3 in.3 mph13 h 14 min✦✦
June85°70°7.6 in.3 mph13 h 32 min✦✦
July84°71°9.6 in.2 mph13 h 25 min✦✦✦
August84°70°9.9 in.2 mph12 h 55 min✦✦✦
September85°69°7.0 in.2 mph12 h 15 min✦✦
October83°65°5.8 in.2 mph11 h 35 min✦✦✦
November80°56°1.7 in.2 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
December76°49°0.7 in.2 mph10 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lashio in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lashio in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 6.3 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Lashio?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Lashio in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 14 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 44 min in December to 13 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Lashio in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lashio in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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