Laos

Laos Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Laos in January.

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Luang Prabang Vientiane Vang Vieng Pakse

Planning a trip to Laos this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Laos in January

In January, Laos experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Viangxai at 21°C (70°F) to very warm in Ban Dondét at 34°C (93°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in Ban Dondét and 11°C (52°F) in Viangxai.

To explore the conditions in Laos in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Attapu with an average of 3.5 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Louang Namtha with 37 mm (1.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Luang Prabang enjoys about 191 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Laos in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Laos.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Laos

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Laos?

Temperature range in Laos (January)

Precipitation variation in Laos (January)

Luang Prabang

In January Luang Prabang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
191 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Luang Prabang →

Vientiane

In January Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
237 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vientiane →

Vang Vieng

In January Vang Vieng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vang Vieng →

Pakse

In January Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
272 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pakse →

Savannakhet

In January Savannakhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Savannakhet →

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In our records: Laos January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Laos in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Laos dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Ban Phônsavan on January 23, 2014.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Laos was 6°C (43°F) in Ban Phônsavan on January 25, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Laos in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Luang Prabang 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Vientiane 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Vang Vieng 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Pakse 32°C (90°F) 18°C (64°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Savannakhet 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Muang Phônsavan 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Laos weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Laos in January?

Laos typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Luang Prabang average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Laos in January?

In Luang Prabang, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Laos get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Luang Prabang averages just 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Laos.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Laos?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Laos with overall perfect weather in Luang Prabang.

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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We have much more information about the climate in Laos.

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