When to go
The Best Time to Visit Luang Prabang
Month-by-month climate data for Luang Prabang, Laos — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
November–February. Dry, cool, riverboat-friendly months; March–May is hazy from agricultural burning, June–October monsoon.
Warmest in Luang Prabang: Mar (34°C / 93°F) · Coolest: Dec (28°C / 82°F) · Wettest: Aug (~27 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Luang Prabang climate, month by month
January
29° / 15°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
February
31° / 17°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
March
34° / 20°C
~6 rain days
Good
April
34° / 22°C
~10 rain days
Fair
May
34° / 24°C
~19 rain days
Tough
June
32° / 24°C
~23 rain days
Fair
July
32° / 24°C
~25 rain days
Fair
August
30° / 24°C
~27 rain days
Fair
September
30° / 23°C
~25 rain days
Fair
October
29° / 21°C
~12 rain days
Good
November
30° / 19°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
December
28° / 16°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
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