Luang Prabang · WinterMonth summary
Luang Prabang weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Luang Prabang 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: Luang Prabang in January: 27°C and 10.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Luang Prabang 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
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Even in winter, Luang Prabang enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 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 January, Luang Prabang averages 27°C, 17% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Luang Prabang in January
Is January a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
January is an excellent time to visit Luang Prabang (score 8.7/10). With 27°C, 10.7h of sunshine and 17% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Luang Prabang in January?
With 27°C and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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