When to go · Laos
Best Time to Visit Laos
Aim for December, January and November across most of Laos. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
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December, January, November
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
February, March, October
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
August, July
Wettest is August (396mm)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Laos. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Laos month by month
Normals for Luang Prabang, Laos's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 16° | go now | |
| February | 31° | 17° | ok | |
| March | 34° | 20° | ok | |
| April | 34° | 22° | ok | |
| May | 34° | 24° | ok | |
| June | 33° | 25° | ok | |
| July | 32° | 24° | think twice | |
| August | 30° | 24° | think twice | |
| September | 30° | 23° | ok | |
| October | 30° | 22° | ok | |
| November | 30° | 20° | go now | |
| December | 28° | 16° | go now |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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