Laos in July

Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.

• North · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanrainy

  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, Thakhekrainy

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

• South · Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islandsrainy

  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.

• Boun Khao Phansa

  July full moon (lunar — check)

  Start of Buddhist Lent; temple processions.

Crowds · Laos

Low

Prices · Laos

Low

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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