Vientiane weather in December (Vientiane, Laos)

How does the weather in Vientiane usually fare in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Vientiane experiences perfect weather, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 18°C. Although it's cooler than other months, you can still expect warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

Vientiane in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.4 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 249 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Vientiane. January, February, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vientiane, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 9.4 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 70%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 249 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Laos in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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