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When is the best time to go to Luang Prabang

When is the best time to go to Luang Prabang, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?

In general the best time to visit Luang Prabang is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are January, November, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in April and it has 6 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Luang Prabang in different months

This is the average weather in Luang Prabang for each month based on historic data:

In February the weather is great. There are an average of 14 sunny days in February and the temperature ranges from +15°C to +30°C.

January, March, April, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +33°C during April.

In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 152 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 282 mm in August.

Climate in Luang Prabang

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Luang Prabang for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+34°C+36°C+39°C+40°C+40°C+40°C+37°C+35°C+35°C+35°C+34°C+32°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+27°C+30°C+32°C+33°C+32°C+31°C+30°C+30°C+30°C+29°C+28°C+26°C
Minimum Temperature
+5°C+7°C+7°C+14°C+17°C+20°C+20°C+21°C+18°C+13°C+7°C+3°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
777270747981838585827978
Rain, mm
14133177143178240282180742113
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
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Sunny Days
1214146100002811
Cloud Days
127642111391315
Rainy Days
77101825272829251895
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Luang Prabang during the whole year:
The hottest month in Luang Prabang is April with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Luang Prabang looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Luang Prabang is September with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 70%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Luang Prabang during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 13 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 29 rainy days and 282 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Luang Prabang:

What is the hottest month in Luang Prabang?

The hottest month in Luang Prabang is April with average maximum temperature of +33°C.

What is the coldest month in Luang Prabang?

The coldest month in Luang Prabang is December with minimum temperatures of +14°C.

Is Luang Prabang worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Luang Prabang in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is April with +33°C and 6 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Luang Prabang?

if you're looking to visit Luang Prabang when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 13 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Luang Prabang

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Luang Prabang, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.