Xieng Khouang Weather in January

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

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Muang Phônsavan Ban Phônsavan

Are you planning a trip a to Xieng Khouang, Laos in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Xieng Khouang in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Muang Phônsavan.

For a closer look at conditions across Xieng Khouang, Laos, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 24 mm (0.9 in) in Muang Phônsavan.

Explore Xieng Khouang by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Xieng Khouang — and find the best time to visit. (based on Muang Phônsavan)

January24°C (75°F) February26°C (79°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May29°C (84°F) This monthJune28°C (82°F) July28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Xieng Khouang in January

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

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 Xieng Khouang

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

Temperature range in Xieng Khouang (January)

Precipitation variation in Xieng Khouang (January)

Muang Phônsavan

In January Muang Phônsavan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Muang Phônsavan →

Ban Phônsavan

In January Ban Phônsavan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ban Phônsavan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Xieng Khouang, 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Xieng Khouang in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Muang Phônsavan 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Ban Phônsavan 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Xieng Khouang weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Xieng Khouang, Laos in January?

Xieng Khouang, Laos typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Muang Phônsavan average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Xieng Khouang, Laos in January?

In Muang Phônsavan, the average daytime high in January is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Xieng Khouang, Laos get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Muang Phônsavan averages just 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Xieng Khouang, Laos.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Xieng Khouang, Laos?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Xieng Khouang, Laos with overall perfect weather in Muang Phônsavan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Xieng Khouang, Laos is in January, February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Muang Phônsavan. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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