Laos, LaosQuick decision
When to visit Laos?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–26°C in January
🌧 Least rain
16% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
August (88%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Luang PrabangNovember–March — monk alms, Kuang Si and golden temples.
MekongNovember–April — slow boat cruise, Pak Ou caves.
Vang ViengNovember–March — kayaking, tubing, caves and karst cliffs.
Lao CuisineYear-round — laap, khao piak and Vientiane night markets.
Monthly climate data
Laos weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 15°C | 26°C | 16% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 16°C | 30°C | 8% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 19°C | 33°C | 16% | 1.1 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 21°C | 34°C | 33% | 2.8 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 23°C | 33°C | 60% | 5.5 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 23°C | 31°C | 73% | 6.3 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 84% | 9.7 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 88% | 11.6 | 8.7h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 22°C | 29°C | 81% | 8.0 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 21°C | 29°C | 47% | 3.4 | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ November | 19°C | 28°C | 22% | 1.2 | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 15°C | 26°C | 12% | 0.6 | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 33°C, 36% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 82% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 50% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 12% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
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Tip : May, June offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 16% rainy days and 26°C. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
August is the wettest month with 88% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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