Luang Prabang, LaosQuick decision
When to visit Luang Prabang?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–82°F in December
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
July (84%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Monks & TemplesYear-round — dawn alms-giving, Wat Xieng Thong and Mount Phousi.
Kuang Si FallsNovember–April — turquoise waterfalls, swimming and bears.
MekongNovember–March — cruise, Pak Ou caves and riverside villages.
Night MarketYear-round — crafts, vegetarian buffet and local cuisine.
Monthly climate data
Luang Prabang weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 61°F | 81°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ February | 63°F | 88°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 68°F | 93°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 73°F | 95°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 93°F | 62% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 90°F | 80% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 75°F | 90°F | 84% | 0.4in | 9.4h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 75°F | 86°F | 90% | 0.5in | 8.9h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 75°F | 86°F | 80% | 0.3in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 73°F | 86°F | 43% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 68°F | 86°F | 22% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ December | 63°F | 82°F | 11% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 9.0/10 |
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) — Acceptable
Average 34°F, 38% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 31°F, 85% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°F, 48% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 29°F, 12% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 11% rainy days and 28°F.
July is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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