Laos in February

Still dry; the burning season can start late in the month — check air quality.

• North · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanbest weather

  Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 10 °C at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.

• Centre · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekbest weather

  Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 37 °C; the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.

• South · Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islandsbest weather

  Hottest region in April; the Bolaven Plateau is cooler and wettest; river islands flood partly at high water.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Chinese and Vietnamese New Year

  Jan–Feb (lunar — check)

  Some shops in Vientiane and Pakse close.

• Boun Wat Phou

  Feb full moon (lunar — check)

  Pilgrims crowd Vat Phou in Champasak for several days.

Crowds · Laos

Medium

Prices · Laos

Medium

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• North

  Best weather of the year (Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavan)

• Centre

  Best weather of the year (Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhek)

• South

  Best weather of the year (Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islands)

• Vientiane

  Best months: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity)

• Pakse

  Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)