Luang Prabang weather in January (Luang Prabang, Laos)

Looking to travel to Luang Prabang in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Luang Prabang the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Luang Prabang in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 191 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Luang Prabang climate page with graphs.

 

Luang Prabang, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 191 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Laos in January

Find out more about the weather in Laos in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Luang Prabang in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Laos? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Laos. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.