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When to go · Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha, month by month

The best months for Luang Namtha: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Mar, Apr, Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).27 °C / 13 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).30 °C / 14 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  3. MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).32 °C / 17 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).33 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.32 °C / 22 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.31 °C / 23 °C, 20 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.30 °C / 23 °C, 22 rain daysCrowds: Low
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).30 °C / 22 °C, 22 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).30 °C / 21 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).29 °C / 19 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).27 °C / 16 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).25 °C / 13 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High