Luang Prabang · SummerMonth summary
Luang Prabang weather in July
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
84% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Luang Prabang in July?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: July is an average time for Luang Prabang. December (9.0/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Luang Prabang in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
In the height of summer, Luang Prabang sees high temperatures (32°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 84% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 July, Luang Prabang averages 90°F, 84% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.9/10.
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Comparison
July vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -73%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Luang Prabang in July
Is July a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
July is an acceptable time for Luang Prabang (score 5.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (9.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in July?
Yes, 84% of days see rain in July. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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