🇨🇳 Beijing vs Luang Prabang 🇱🇦

Beijing, China vs Luang Prabang, Laos — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luang Prabang is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 39 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇱🇦 Luang Prabang
Avg annual high18°C31°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)April (34°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (15°C low)
Rainy days / year65104
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, November, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇱🇦 Luang Prabang

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (34°C), coldest lows in January (15°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Luang Prabang warmer?

Luang Prabang is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang is rainier — Beijing sees about 39 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Luang Prabang?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Luang Prabang is best around January, November, December.

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