Weather in January in Laos
Planning a getaway to Laos this January 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 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 to very warm in Ban Dondét at 34°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Ban Dondét and 11°C in Viangxai.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Attapu with an average of 3.5 mm to moderate rainfall in Louang Namtha with 37 mm.Average sunshine
The city Luang Prabang usually sees around 191 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at January'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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Laos?
Luang Prabang
In January Luang Prabang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°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 January Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vang Vieng
In January 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 January Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Savannakhet
In January Savannakhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best 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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