Luang Prabang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Luang Prabang features a tropical wet and dry climate. The best time of year to visit Luang Prabang is in the dry season from November to March.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Luang Prabang temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April to a comfortable 26°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 14°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Luang Prabang experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1461 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Luang Prabang, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 312 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 14 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Luang Prabang Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Luang Prabang, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in February. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 89%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 2 m/s in April and May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
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2 m/s
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The best time of year to visit Luang Prabang in Laos
Luang Prabang has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, November and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Luang Prabang occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 312 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
February is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.
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