When to go · Laos
Laos in March
Mixed month. Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos
- Prices
- Low
- Laos
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Laos
Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.
Weather in March
- North · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavansmoke haze
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, Thakhekhot
Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 37 °C; the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.
- South · Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islandshot
Hottest region in April; the Bolaven Plateau is cooler and wettest; river islands flood partly at high water.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos
- Low
- Prices · Laos
- Low
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in March
Better another month
Burning season smoke, hot afternoons.