Climate and Average Weather in Laos
Laos has a tropical monsoon climate, with a pronounced rainy season from May through October, a cool dry season from November through February and a hot dry season in March and April. Generally, monsoons occur at the same time across the country, although that time may vary significantly from one year to the next. Monthly rainfall varies regionally, you can click on the cities below to select the weather station for more information.
Temperatures range from average highs around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) along the Mekong in March and April to lows of 5 degrees Celsius (41 Fahrenheit) or less in the uplands of Xiangkhoang and Phôngsali in January.
Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information for Laos?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.