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Weather in January in Vientiane

Considering a trip to Vientiane this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Vientiane in January?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 17°C in Vientiane. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vientiane in January, check out the map below. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm in Vientiane.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Vientiane enjoys close to 237 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Vientiane's conditions throughout the year, check out our Vientiane climate page.

Where to go in Vientiane in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Vientiane on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Laos, check out our Vientiane's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Vientiane?

Vientiane

In January Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vientiane
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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33°C 
23°C 
2,362 hours 
1948 mm 
139 days 
pleasant 
January January
31°C 
17°C 
237 hours 
12 mm 
3 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
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33°C 
19°C 
214 hours 
18 mm 
4 days 
perfect 
Climate in Vientiane

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vientiane, in Laos.

Is January the best time to visit Vientiane?

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

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Vientiane.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Laos? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Laos.

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