🇱🇦 Luang Prabang vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Luang Prabang, Laos vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luang Prabang is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Luang Prabang is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇱🇦 Luang Prabang🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high31°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (34°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (15°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year104108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇱🇦 Luang Prabang

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Luang Prabang or Tokyo warmer?

Luang Prabang is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Luang Prabang or Tokyo?

Tokyo is rainier — Luang Prabang sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Luang Prabang is best around January, November, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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