Laos, LaosQuick decision
When to visit Laos?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–79°F in January
🌧 Least rain
16% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
August (88%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Luang PrabangNovember–March — monk alms, Kuang Si and golden temples.
MekongNovember–April — slow boat cruise, Pak Ou caves.
Vang ViengNovember–March — kayaking, tubing, caves and karst cliffs.
Lao CuisineYear-round — laap, khao piak and Vientiane night markets.
Monthly climate data
Laos weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 59°F | 79°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ February | 61°F | 86°F | 8% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 66°F | 91°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 70°F | 93°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 73°F | 91°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 73°F | 88°F | 73% | 0.2in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 73°F | 86°F | 84% | 0.4in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 73°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.5in | 8.7h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 72°F | 84°F | 81% | 0.3in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 70°F | 84°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ November | 66°F | 82°F | 22% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 59°F | 79°F | 12% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 33°F, 36% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 30°F, 82% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°F, 50% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 27°F, 12% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
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Tip : May, June offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 16% rainy days and 26°F. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
August is the wettest month with 88% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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