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October in Luang Prabang brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights around 20°C (68°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 83 mm (3.3 in), so pack an umbrella.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Luang Prabang.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Luang Prabang - and find the best time to visit.
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.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Luang Prabang from 2005 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Laos and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Laos in October →
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 temperatures in October make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the 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 October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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