Laos · WinterMonth summary
Laos weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Laos in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Laos. January remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Laos in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Laos enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Laos averages 26°C, 16% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Laos in January
Is January a good time to visit Laos?
January is an excellent time to visit Laos (score 8.6/10). With 26°C, 10.7h of sunshine and 16% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Laos in January?
With 26°C and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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