2026 Climate Averages

Luang Prabang: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Luang Prabang. Best time to visit: November, December, January, February, March. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Luang Prabang has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 32°C, lows of 22°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Luang Prabang is during November, December, January, February, March, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: May–Oct

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

35°C April
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 9 days

Coldest

16°C January
Avg High 29°C
Rain 2 days

Driest Month

2 rainy days January
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 16°C

Windiest Month

9 km/h

March (gusts 34)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 35°C
Low 23°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 33°C
Low 26°C
Rain 24 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 31°C
Low 23°C
Rain 13 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 29°C
Low 17°C
Rain 2 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Best
Excellent
29° / 16°
2d (7mm)
9.7h
77% Muggy
UV 6.4 High

February

Best
Excellent
31° / 18°
2d (29mm)
10.2h
73% Muggy
UV 7.3 Very High

March

Best
Excellent
34° / 21°
3d (17mm)
10.7h
71% Muggy
UV 8.4 Very High

April

Good
35° / 23°
9d (70mm)
10.8h
74% Muggy
UV 8.8 Very High

May

Wet
35° / 26°
17d (119mm)
10.5h
78% Muggy
UV 8.2 Very High

June

Wet
34° / 27°
22d (148mm)
9.1h
80% Very Muggy
UV 7.1 Very High

July

Wet
33° / 26°
24d (268mm)
8.4h
83% Very Muggy
UV 6.7 High

August

Wet
32° / 26°
26d (330mm)
7.1h
86% Very Muggy
UV 6 High

September

Wet
33° / 25°
24d (240mm)
8.3h
86% Very Muggy
UV 6.4 High

October

Good
31° / 23°
12d (80mm)
8.9h
83% Very Muggy
UV 6.3 High

November

Best
Excellent
30° / 21°
4d (19mm)
9.2h
81% Very Muggy
UV 6.2 High

December

Best
Excellent
28° / 17°
2d (7mm)
9.4h
81% Very Humid
UV 6 High

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Luang Prabang have?
Luang Prabang has a warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 32°C and 22°C.
When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
The best time to visit Luang Prabang is during November, December, January, February, March, when temperatures average around 29°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Luang Prabang?
The hottest month in Luang Prabang is April with average highs of 35°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 16°C.
When is the rainy season in Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang sees the most rain in August (26 rainy days), while January is the driest month (2 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Luang Prabang?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (16°C), while April has the warmest evenings (23°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
When is it too hot to visit Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang can get very hot during April, May, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C. Plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening, and stay hydrated.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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