When to go · Ban Nakasang
Ban Nakasang in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jun–Oct (rainy, some boat disruptions).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jun–Oct (rainy, some boat disruptions).
Is another month better than March?
March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- Ban NakasangHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Low
- Prices · Laos overall
- Low
Laos overall: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ban Nakasang, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Mar: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0
March: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jun–Oct (rainy, some boat disruptions).
January: Inside Ban Nakasang's best window: Nov–Feb.
Ban Nakasang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen