If you plan to visit Vientiane in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +35°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 65 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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April is usually the hottest month of the year in Vientiane;
Average weather
☀️
+35°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+44°C
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vientiane has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Vientiane in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vientiane for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +41°C during the day to a minimum of +23°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +38°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +38°C to +35°C.
Is Vientiane warm or cold in April?
Vientiane is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +34°C to +35°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +25°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
April is the hottest month in Vientiane, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Vientiane in April
Vientiane weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+34°C
+35°C
+33°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+17°C
+21°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+44°C
+43°C
Rainfall
26 mm
65 mm
228 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
67%
69%
78%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
14
6
1
Cloudy days
8
7
3
Rainy days
9
15
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +34°C to +35°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 26 mm to 65 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 14 sunny days in March to 6 in April.
Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Vientiane in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Vientiane is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Vientiane based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 19 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.Vientiane is amazing in April with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vientiane wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 373 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Vientiane?
This is the weather in Vientiane in April 2024:
1 April
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+38°C
2 April
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+38°C
3 April
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+38°C
4 April
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+38°C
5 April
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+40°C
6 April
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+39°C
7 April
☁️
+37°C
8 April
☁️
+36°C
9 April
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+35°C
10 April
☀️
+38°C
11 April
☀️
+39°C
12 April
☀️
+41°C
13 April
☁️
+39°C
14 April
☁️
+40°C
15 April
☁️
+40°C
16 April
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+38°C
17 April
☀️
+38°C
18 April
☀️
+40°C
19 April
🌫️
+41°C
20 April
☁️
+40°C
21 April
☀️
+40°C
22 April
☀️
+40°C
23 April
☁️
+39°C
24 April
☁️
+37°C
25 April
☀️
+38°C
26 April
☁️
+35°C
27 April
☁️
+37°C
28 April
☀️
+39°C
29 April
🌧️
+39°C
30 April
☁️
+35°C
In April 2024 Vientiane had 15 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +38°C, with an absolute maximum of +41°C and a minimum of +35°C. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Vientiane climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Vientiane in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+30°C) and the highest in 2019 (+33°C). The driest year was 2019 with only 1054 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 2326 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vientiane in April:
Is April a good time to visit Vientiane?
It’s always a good time to visit Vientiane, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Vientiane in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Vientiane. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Vientiane rainy in April?
Vientiane is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Vientiane in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vientiane in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vientiane, 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.
