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Luang Prabang Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 14°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • When is the rainy season in Luang Prabang?
    Rainy season in Luang Prabang occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Luang Prabang?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Luang Prabang?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Luang Prabang?
    August tops the wettest month list with 312 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Luang Prabang?
    February is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Luang Prabang?
    February is the sunniest month with an average of 199 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Luang Prabang

    Thu   Nov 21
    30°C | 18°C
    N 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    30°C | 17°C
    N 7 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    30°C | 17°C
    NE 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain