Luang Prabang · WinterMonth summary
Luang Prabang weather in December
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Luang Prabang in December?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Luang Prabang in December ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal rain.
By trip type
Luang Prabang in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Luang Prabang enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Luang Prabang.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 December, Luang Prabang averages 28°C, 11% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Luang Prabang in December
Is December a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
December is an excellent time to visit Luang Prabang (score 9.0/10). With 28°C, 10.2h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Luang Prabang in December?
With 28°C and 10.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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