Average Monthly Sunshine in Luang Prabang

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Luang Prabang receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Luang Prabang, timing is key. In February, you can enjoy up to 199 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2002 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Luang Prabang. While February receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Luang Prabang’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Luang Prabang enjoys an average of 2002 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, Luang Prabang’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Luang Prabang Precipitation page.