2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Luang Prabang in January

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

January is an excellent time to visit Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 31°C, lows of 16°C, and approximately 0 rainy days per month.

Avg High

31°C

Avg Low

16°C

Rainy days

0days

Daylight

11.1h

Is January a good time to visit Luang Prabang?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

5:53 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 31°C 16°C 0 Excellent (best)
February 32°C 17°C 0 Excellent (best)
March 35°C 21°C 6 Excellent (best)
April 32°C 21°C 16 Wet
May 35°C 25°C 13 Wet
June 33°C 25°C 17 Wet
July 33°C 25°C 20 Wet
August 30°C 24°C 26 Wet
September 30°C 24°C 21 Wet
October 28°C 21°C 12 Good
November 30°C 19°C 3 Excellent (best)
December 28°C 15°C 0 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Luang Prabang? +

January is typically Excellent for visiting Luang Prabang, with average highs of 31°C and around 0 rainy days.

What should I pack for Luang Prabang in January? +

With highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in January? +

Luang Prabang typically sees around 0 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Luang Prabang in January? +

In January, Luang Prabang gets approximately 11.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Luang Prabang? +

Yes, January is peak season in Luang Prabang. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Luang Prabang? +

The best months to visit Luang Prabang are November, December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

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

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Vientiane)

Last Updated: January 2026

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January

31° / 16°
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