Laos · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Luang Prabang are January, November and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Luang Prabang sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 35°C, and its coolest in December (around 27°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1472mm — August is typically the wettest month (~329mm) and February the driest (~12mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
February is the sunniest month, with about 194 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 15°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 32° / 15°C | 12mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 34° / 18°C | 52mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 35° / 22°C | 102mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 35° / 23°C | 161mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 34° / 24°C | 200mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 32° / 24°C | 283mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 24°C | 329mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 33° / 23°C | 177mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 32° / 21°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 30° / 18°C | 27mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 27° / 15°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Luang Prabang is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 176 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
February in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 194 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
March in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 174 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Luang Prabang is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 102mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 185 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
May in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 161mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 184 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 200mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 132 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 283mm of precipitation spread over about 20 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 107 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 329mm of precipitation spread over about 21 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 119 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 177mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 159 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Luang Prabang is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (71°F). Expect roughly 87mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 185 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
November in Luang Prabang is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (65°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 169 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Luang Prabang is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 168 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses