Luang Prabang Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Laos is 30°C (86°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Luang Prabang compares to cities worldwide.

With little seasonal fluctuation, Luang Prabang offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in April and a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in December. At night, lows range from 21°C (70°F) to 14°C (57°F) throughout the year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Luang Prabang by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. April, the warmest month, averages 197 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Luang Prabang's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Luang Prabang, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 85%, considered very high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 76% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.

For more on Luang Prabang's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Luang Prabang climate page.