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With daytime temperatures of 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows of 13°C (55°F), January in Ban Xianglôm brings high temperatures during the day. The excellent weather makes it an appealing time to visit.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Ban Xianglôm.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ban Xianglôm - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ban Xianglôm spanning 50 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 21 years of weather records for Ban Xianglôm, the following extremes were recorded between 2004 and 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Laos and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Laos in January →
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).
Warm temperatures in January make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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