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Bolikhamxay Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Bolikhamxay, Laos this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Bolikhamxay in January

Bolikhamxay, Laos is a region in Laos. January in Bolikhamxay generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Nong khiaw to 29°C (84°F) in Muang Pakxan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Muang Pakxan and 13°C (55°F) in Nong khiaw.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bolikhamxay, Laos, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Muang Pakxan with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Nong khiaw with 25 mm (1 in).

Explore Bolikhamxay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bolikhamxay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vang Vieng)

January27°C (81°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bolikhamxay in January

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

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 Bolikhamxay

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

Temperature range in Bolikhamxay (January)

Precipitation variation in Bolikhamxay (January)

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 →

Muang Pakxan

In January Muang Pakxan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Muang Pakxan →

Nong khiaw

In January Nong khiaw generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
25 mm (1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nong khiaw →

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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 Bolikhamxay in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vang Vieng 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Muang Pakxan 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Nong khiaw 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Bolikhamxay weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bolikhamxay, Laos in January?

In January, Bolikhamxay, Laos generally has perfect weather conditions. Vang Vieng sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Bolikhamxay, Laos in January?

In Vang Vieng, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Bolikhamxay, Laos get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Vang Vieng averages just 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Bolikhamxay, Laos.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Bolikhamxay, Laos?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Bolikhamxay, Laos. Typically, the climate in Vang Vieng is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Bolikhamxay, Laos is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Vang Vieng. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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