Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Luang Prabang, 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 Luang Prabang in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Luang Prabang.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 20 mm (0.8 in) in Luang Prabang.

Average sunshine

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

Explore Luang Prabang by month

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

January27°C (81°F) February29°C (84°F) March32°C (90°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Luang Prabang in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Luang Prabang

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Luang Prabang, Laos?

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.

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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
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Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Luang Prabang, in Laos.

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.

Luang Prabang weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Luang Prabang, Laos in January?

In January, Luang Prabang, Laos generally has perfect weather conditions. Luang Prabang sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Luang Prabang, Laos in January?

Luang Prabang averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

Does Luang Prabang, Laos get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Luang Prabang, Laos during January, with Luang Prabang averaging close to 20 mm (0.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Luang Prabang, Laos?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Luang Prabang, Laos. Typically, the climate in Luang Prabang is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Luang Prabang. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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