Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Laos this January.
Laos, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 21°C (70°F) in Viangxai to 34°C (93°F) in Ban Dondét. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Ban Dondét and 11°C (52°F) in Viangxai.
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Average daytime highs in Laos during January reach about 27°C (81°F) in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang sees nighttime lows close to 14°C (57°F) in January.
Ban Dondét tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 22°C (72°F).
According to our data, Viangxai holds the title for the coldest city in Laos in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 21°C (70°F) and drops to lows of about 11°C (52°F) during the night.
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 191 hours of sunshine in Luang Prabang. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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