🇱🇦 Luang Prabang vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Luang Prabang, Laos vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luang Prabang is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Luang Prabang is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇱🇦 Luang Prabang🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high31°C17°C
Hottest monthApril (34°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (15°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year104112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberMay, September, October

🇱🇦 Luang Prabang

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

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Luang Prabang or Seoul warmer?

Luang Prabang is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Luang Prabang or Seoul?

Seoul is rainier — Luang Prabang sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Luang Prabang is best around January, November, December; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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