Borikhan weather in May
In May, Borikhan sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 295 mm of rain across 26.2 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in May, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Borikhan's 9th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Borikhan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 295 mm
- 26.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:35 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.73 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.5
- out of 10
Borikhan is town in Bolikhamsai Province, Laos.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 33°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical May day in Borikhan reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 24 |
| 2 | 33 | 24 |
| 3 | 33 | 24 |
| 4 | 33 | 24 |
| 5 | 33 | 24 |
| 6 | 32 | 24 |
| 7 | 32 | 24 |
| 8 | 32 | 24 |
| 9 | 32 | 24 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 24 |
| 12 | 32 | 24 |
| 13 | 32 | 24 |
| 14 | 32 | 24 |
| 15 | 32 | 24 |
| 16 | 32 | 24 |
| 17 | 32 | 24 |
| 18 | 31 | 24 |
| 19 | 31 | 24 |
| 20 | 31 | 24 |
| 21 | 31 | 24 |
| 22 | 31 | 24 |
| 23 | 31 | 24 |
| 24 | 31 | 24 |
| 25 | 31 | 24 |
| 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 28 | 31 | 24 |
| 29 | 31 | 24 |
| 30 | 31 | 24 |
| 31 | 31 | 24 |
How May really feels in Borikhan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Borikhan weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 15° | 10 | 1.6 | 11 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 17° | 19 | 3 | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 32° / 20° | 42 | 7.2 | 11.9 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 33° / 23° | 84 | 14.5 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| May | 32° / 24° | 295 | 26.2 | 12.9 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 433 | 28.9 | 13.1 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 560 | 30.3 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 533 | 30.4 | 12.6 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 328 | 24.3 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 22° | 85 | 10.6 | 11.6 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 30° / 19° | 17 | 2.6 | 11.1 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 28° / 16° | 7 | 1 | 10.9 | 7.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 79%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 83 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 35 | 65 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 29 | 71 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 21 | 79 |
| 16 | 20 | 80 |
| 17 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 17 | 83 |
| 19 | 15 | 85 |
| 20 | 13 | 87 |
| 21 | 13 | 87 |
| 22 | 11 | 89 |
| 23 | 11 | 89 |
| 24 | 10 | 90 |
| 25 | 9 | 91 |
| 26 | 9 | 91 |
| 27 | 9 | 91 |
| 28 | 9 | 91 |
| 29 | 9 | 91 |
| 30 | 8 | 92 |
| 31 | 7 | 93 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Borikhan gets around 295 mm of rain over 26.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 84% and peaks near 94% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 |
| 2 | 69 |
| 3 | 70 |
| 4 | 71 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 75 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 78 |
| 10 | 79 |
| 11 | 81 |
| 12 | 82 |
| 13 | 83 |
| 14 | 84 |
| 15 | 86 |
| 16 | 87 |
| 17 | 88 |
| 18 | 88 |
| 19 | 89 |
| 20 | 90 |
| 21 | 90 |
| 22 | 91 |
| 23 | 91 |
| 24 | 92 |
| 25 | 92 |
| 26 | 93 |
| 27 | 93 |
| 28 | 93 |
| 29 | 94 |
| 30 | 94 |
| 31 | 94 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the miserable band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 59 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Miserable (%) | 32 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 59 | 32 |
| 2 | 1 | 8 | 56 | 35 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 55 | 37 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | 52 | 40 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 50 | 43 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 45 |
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 48 |
| 8 | 1 | 6 | 43 | 50 |
| 9 | 1 | 5 | 40 | 54 |
| 10 | 1 | 5 | 38 | 56 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 58 |
| 12 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 59 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 62 |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 64 |
| 16 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 66 |
| 17 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 68 |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 69 |
| 19 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 70 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 72 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 73 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 75 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 76 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 78 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 80 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 83 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 84 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 85 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:42 AM to 5:32 AM, and sunset from 6:22 PM to 6:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:42 | 6:22 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:42 | 6:23 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:41 | 6:23 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:41 | 6:23 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:24 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:24 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:26 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:26 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:27 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:35 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:35 | 6:28 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:35 | 6:28 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:34 | 6:29 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:34 | 6:29 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:34 | 6:29 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:33 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:30 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:31 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:33 | 6:31 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:31 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:32 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:32 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:33 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:32 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.73 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.7 kWh/m² to a high of 5.8 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 4.73 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Borikhan
In May, Borikhan sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Borikhan's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Borikhan?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Borikhan.
What to pack for Borikhan in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Borikhan sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
UV index in Borikhan in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Borikhan peaks around August 10 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Borikhan in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Borikhan is worst in April — around 200 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 20.2× the cleanest month (November, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 42 | 158 | 200 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 42 | Poor |
| Mar | 158 | Very unhealthy |
| Apr | 200 | Very unhealthy |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Borikhan?
Borikhan sits at 18.6°N, 103.7°E, 165 m above sea level, in Laos. The nearest listed city is Pakxan, 20 km away.
Topography around Borikhan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Borikhan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Borikhan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 220 m around an average of 183 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 599 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,671 m.
The land around Borikhan is covered by trees (63%) and cropland (20%) within 3 km, trees (79%) within 16 km, and trees (84%) within 80 km.
Laos travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / E / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 23% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,325
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 35%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 17.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 461
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Borikhan (18.5629°, 103.7267°, elevation 165 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).