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January in Luang Prabang averages 27°C (81°F) during the day and 14°C (57°F) at night. The excellent conditions and low rainfall make it a solid month to visit.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Luang Prabang spanning 50 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 21 years of weather observations (2004-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Luang Prabang.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Luang Prabang in January. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Light rain is possible, so consider bringing a small umbrella or rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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