August Rainfall and Precipitation in Laos
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Laos in August.
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Best Places to Visit in Laos in August
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Laos
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Popular cities in Laos
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- Ban Chéng
- Ban Dondét
- Ban Donnoun
- Ban Houayxay
- Ban Keun
- Ban Khon
- Ban Nalom
- Ban Namon (1)
- Ban Ngoy-Nua
- Ban Phônsavan
- Ban Thana
- Ban Thangon
- Ban Vanglè
- Ban Xianglôm
- Champasak
- Khinak
- Louang Namtha
- Luang Prabang
- Muang Không
- Muang Pakbèng
- Muang Pakxan
- Muang Phônsavan
- Muang Xai
- Nong khiaw
- Pakse
- Savannakhet
- Thakhek
- Thalat
- Vang Vieng
- Vientiane
Laos precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Laos receive in August?
In Laos, August is a prominent month within the rainy season. It might not be the ideal month to visit. Luang Prabang often receives substantial rainfall, averaging approximately 312 mm (12 in). The frequent showers make the weather unpredictable, with conditions shifting rapidly.
How many days does it rain in Laos in August?
Expect around 25 days rainy days in Luang Prabang during August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Laos?
August is part of Laos's rainy season. Showers are more common this time of year.
What is the wettest city in August in Laos?
Vang Vieng is the wettest city in Laos in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 552 mm (22 in).
What is the driest city in August in Laos?
In our records, Ban Phônsavan stands out as the driest city in Laos for August, averaging just 306 mm (12 in).
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