Weather in August in Vientiane
Thinking about venturing to Vientiane this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Vientiane in August?
Vientiane is a region in Laos. August in Vientiane generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Vientiane. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 400 mm in Vientiane. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Vientiane.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected in Vientiane. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vientiane in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Vientiane climate page.
Where to go in Vientiane in August
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Vientiane?
Vientiane
In August Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Vientiane?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vientiane, August may not be the ideal time to visit Vientiane.
On average, the best time to visit Vientiane is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Vientiane. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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