Laos weather in April
What is the weather like in Laos in April?
The weather conditions in Laos in April vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
You can expect very warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Luang Prabang. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Laos. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in April varies from moderate in Pakse with an average of 69mm (2.7inch) of rainfall to heavy in Vang Vieng with 178mm (7inch).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 197 hours of sunshine in Luang Prabang during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Laos.
Where to go in Laos in April





Popular destinations in Laos
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Laos?
Average weather in Luang Prabang
In April Luang Prabang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Vientiane
In April Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (94°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Vang Vieng
In April Vang Vieng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Pakse
In April Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (96°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Savannakhet
In April Savannakhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (96°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Laos?
In our opinion April is not the best time to visit Laos with commonly poor weather in Luang Prabang.
On average the best time to visit Laos is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Luang Prabang.
The worst months are April, July and August that can have poor weather conditions.
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