When is the best time to visit Vientiane?
In general the best time to visit Vientiane is probably January, February, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are January, November, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +35°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 Vientiane in different months
This is the average weather in Vientiane for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 17 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +17°C to +29°C.
March usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +34°C during March.
In April, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 135 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 373 mm in August.
May bring not the best weather. May is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +25°C.
Climate in Vientiane
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Vientiane for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Vientiane during the whole year:
The hottest month in Vientiane is April with average maximum temperature going up to +35°C. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +17°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Vientiane looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Vientiane is August with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Vientiane during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 5 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 27 rainy days and 373 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vientiane:
What is the hottest month in Vientiane?
The hottest month in Vientiane is April with average maximum temperature of +35°C.
What is the coldest month in Vientiane?
The coldest month in Vientiane is December with minimum temperatures of +17°C.
Is Vientiane worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Vientiane usually has great weather. The best month is probably April with +35°C and 6 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Vientiane?
if you're looking to visit Vientiane when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 5 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Vientiane
Source of the data
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.