Weather in January in Vientiane
Planning a getaway to Vientiane this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 12 mm in Vientiane.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 237 hours of sunshine in Vientiane. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at January's conditions in Vientiane, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vientiane's yearly weather, check out our Vientiane climate page.
Where to go in Vientiane in January
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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.
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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.
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