Weather in Luang Prabang
What's the weather like in Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July, with overnight lows around 15°C (59°F) and 24°C (75°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Luang Prabang are January, and December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇱🇦 Laos
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates
- 19.884, 102.135
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 59°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
| February | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 63°F | 15 mm | 2 | 0 |
| March | 33°C / 91°F | 20°C / 68°F | 40 mm | 4 | 0 |
| April | 34°C / 93°F | 23°C / 73°F | 100 mm | 8 | 0 |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 24°C / 75°F | 180 mm | 13 | 0 |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 165 mm | 15 | 0 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 170 mm | 17 | 0 |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 200 mm | 18 | 0 |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 160 mm | 14 | 0 |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 90 mm | 8 | 0 |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 63°F | 30 mm | 3 | 0 |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
Luang Prabang by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Southeast Asia rainy season runs May–October. Daily afternoon thunderstorms are typical. Dry season is November–April.
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