Climate of Luang Prabang, Laos
Area-weighted average across Luang Prabang. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Luang Prabang, a subdivision of Laos, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 17.2°C / 63°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in June, with rainfall from 7 mm / 0.3 in to 373 mm / 14.7 in depending on the season (1588 mm / 62.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.2°C63°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 19°C66.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.9°C71.4°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 24.2°C75.6°F | 101 mm4″ | Tropical |
| May | 25°C77°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.4°C77.7°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 349 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 373 mm14.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.4°C75.9°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 19.8°C67.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17.3°C63.1°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
The best months to visit Luang Prabang, Laos for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and the driest is January with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang, Laos has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.2°C / 63°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 1588 mm / 62.5 in, with the wettest month being August (373 mm / 14.7 in) and the driest January (7 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Luang Prabang?
The hottest month in Luang Prabang is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Luang Prabang?
The coldest month in Luang Prabang is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.2°C / 63°F.
When does it rain most in Luang Prabang?
The wettest month in Luang Prabang is August, averaging about 373 mm / 14.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 7 mm / 0.3 in.