Luang Prabang weather in January (Luang Prabang, Laos)

What does the weather outlook for Luang Prabang look like in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Luang Prabang during January is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 27°C. At night, it falls to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Luang Prabang in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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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