Vientiane · AutumnMonth summary
Vientiane weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vientiane in November?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.5h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in November (8.3/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Vientiane in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in November
Autumn in Vientiane is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 18°C | 28°C | 7% | 0.5 | 10.8h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 19°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 23°C | 32°C | 22% | 1.4 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 25°C | 34°C | 28% | 2.1 | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 32°C | 72% | 7.2 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 25°C | 31°C | 87% | 9.9 | 9.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 31°C | 84% | 12.0 | 8.5h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 85% | 13.9 | 7.7h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 30°C | 89% | 12.5 | 9.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 23°C | 30°C | 47% | 4.7 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 30°C | 12% | 1.1 | 10.5h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ December | 18°C | 28°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.3h | 9.1/10 |
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 November, Vientiane averages 30°C, 12% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
November vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vientiane in November
Is November a good time to visit Vientiane?
November is an excellent time to visit Vientiane (score 8.3/10). With 30°C, 10.5h of sunshine and 12% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Vientiane in November?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.5h/day.
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