Our verdict
The best time to visit Laos is October-April
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 33℃ (91℉) in Vientiane, Laos. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Vientiane is around 18℃ (65℉). Temperatures can often differ in other locations in Laos, so be sure to continue reading if you plan on visiting elsewhere.
The sun stays up the longest in Laos in October, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Laos falls around January, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in August instead.
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Laos seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Laos is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Laos
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Luang Prabang | November | ↑↓ | 26℃11℃ | 30℃13℃ | 33℃18℃ | 34℃20℃ | 32℃20℃ | 30℃21℃ | 28℃20℃ | 29℃20℃ | 30℃19℃ | 30℃17℃ | 28℃14℃ | 26℃11℃ |
Vang Vieng | February-April | ↑↓ | 26℃12℃ | 30℃14℃ | 33℃17℃ | 34℃20℃ | 32℃21℃ | 29℃21℃ | 28℃20℃ | 29℃20℃ | 30℃19℃ | 30℃18℃ | 29℃15℃ | 26℃12℃ |
Vientiane | October-April | ↑↓ | 29℃24℃ | 29℃24℃ | 29℃23℃ | 29℃24℃ | 29℃24℃ | 28℃23℃ | 27℃22℃ | 27℃22℃ | 28℃22℃ | 30℃23℃ | 30℃24℃ | 29℃24℃ |
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