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Laos in February: go or not?

Excellent time. Laos in February scores 9.0/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 19.86°N · 102.14°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Laos · February
9.0
16–30°
Temperature
6%
Rain
8h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Life on the road via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

February is peak dry season in Laos. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.

February is the best month of the year in Laos. Compared to January: +4°C daytime, +0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
11.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is February the right month?

February is actually the best month of the year in Laos. Good timing.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Laos

🗣️LanguageLaotien
💶CurrencyKip laotien (₭)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 62%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
Location

Where is Laos ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Laos
Tropical climate with a 9.0 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
19.86°N · 102.14°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Laos?
February is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 6.0% rainy days. The months of February & November offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Laos get in February?
Laos averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Laos?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Laos in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Laos good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Laos scores 8.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.6/10.
When should you avoid Laos?
August is the most difficult month to visit Laos, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Laos in February?
The average UV index reaches 7 in February in Laos (high), with about 11.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.