Laos weather in April

Are you planning a trip to Laos in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Laos in April?

April in Laos generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Muang Phônsavan at 28°C to very warm in Ban Dondét at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Ban Dondét and 17°C in Muang Phônsavan. In Laos, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Attapu with an average of 68 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Tayun with 217 mm. The city Luang Prabang usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For a closer look at April's conditions in Laos, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Laos's yearly weather, check out our Laos climate page.

Where to go in Laos in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in Laos on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Luang Prabang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
18°C 
188 hours 
40 mm 
6 days 
33°C 
21°C 
197 hours 
90 mm 
12 days 
May   >> May
>>  
32°C 
22°C 
185 hours 
156 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Luang Prabang

Average weather in Vientiane

In April Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vientiane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
35°C 
22°C 
217 hours 
38 mm 
6 days 
37°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
81 mm 
10 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
35°C 
25°C 
198 hours 
266 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Vientiane

Average weather in Vang Vieng

In April Vang Vieng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Vang Vieng
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
31°C 
19°C 
52 mm 
6 days 
32°C 
21°C 
110 mm 
11 days 
May   >> May
>>  
31°C 
22°C 
281 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Vang Vieng

Average weather in Pakse

In April Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Pakse
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
35°C 
23°C 
244 hours 
31 mm 
4 days 
35°C 
24°C 
228 hours 
71 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
25°C 
203 hours 
198 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Pakse

Average weather in Savannakhet

In April Savannakhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Savannakhet
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
35°C 
22°C 
37 mm 
4 days 
36°C 
25°C 
74 mm 
8 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
25°C 
200 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Savannakhet

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Laos.

Is April the best time to visit Laos?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Luang Prabang, April might be a good time to visit Laos.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Luang Prabang. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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