Luang Prabang, LaosQuick decision
When to visit Luang Prabang?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–28°C in December
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
July (84%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Monks & TemplesYear-round — dawn alms-giving, Wat Xieng Thong and Mount Phousi.
Kuang Si FallsNovember–April — turquoise waterfalls, swimming and bears.
MekongNovember–March — cruise, Pak Ou caves and riverside villages.
Night MarketYear-round — crafts, vegetarian buffet and local cuisine.
Monthly climate data
Luang Prabang weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 16°C | 27°C | 17% | 1.2 | 10.7h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ February | 17°C | 31°C | 9% | 0.7 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 20°C | 34°C | 16% | 1.0 | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 23°C | 35°C | 35% | 2.7 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 34°C | 62% | 5.2 | 11.1h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 32°C | 80% | 6.6 | 10.2h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 24°C | 32°C | 84% | 10.1 | 9.4h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 90% | 12.2 | 8.9h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 30°C | 80% | 7.7 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 23°C | 30°C | 43% | 2.9 | 10.7h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 20°C | 30°C | 22% | 1.0 | 10.1h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ December | 17°C | 28°C | 11% | 0.6 | 10.2h | 9.0/10 |
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) — Acceptable
Average 34°C, 38% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 85% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 48% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 12% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 11% rainy days and 28°C.
July is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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