Best Time to Visit Luang Prabang: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Luang Prabang: February, January, December, November.
- Best months for Luang Prabang: February, January, December, November.
- Peak season is June, May, July. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, June.
- The least pleasant month is June (score 5.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 13°C | 17 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 28°C | 14°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| March | 30°C | 17°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 31°C | 20°C | 80 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 31°C | 22°C | 137 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 30°C | 23°C | 174 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.7 |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 272 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 302 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 29°C | 22°C | 189 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 28°C | 20°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| November | 27°C | 17°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| December | 24°C | 13°C | 19 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
The best months are February, January, December, November.
When is the rainy season in Luang Prabang?
The wettest months are August, July, June.