Weather in December in Laos
Planning a getaway to Laos this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Laos in December?
Laos offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Xam Nua at 21°C to very warm in Ban Dondét at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Ban Dondét and 10°C in Xam Nua. During this period, Luang Prabang experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Savannakhet with an average of 5.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Louang Namtha with 35 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 174 hours of sunlight expected in Luang Prabang. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at December's conditions in Laos, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Laos's yearly weather, check out our Laos climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Laos?
Luang Prabang
In December Luang Prabang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vientiane
In December Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vang Vieng
In December Vang Vieng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pakse
In December Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Savannakhet
In December Savannakhet generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Laos?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Laos with overall perfect weather in Luang Prabang.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Luang Prabang. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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