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
- JanuaryGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).27 °C / 13 °C, 2 rain days81 °F / 55 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).30 °C / 14 °C, 2 rain days86 °F / 57 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).32 °C / 17 °C, 4 rain days90 °F / 63 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).33 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain days91 °F / 68 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- 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 days90 °F / 72 °F, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- 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 days88 °F / 73 °F, 20 rain daysCrowds: Low
- 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 days86 °F / 73 °F, 22 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).30 °C / 22 °C, 22 rain days86 °F / 72 °F, 22 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).30 °C / 21 °C, 15 rain days86 °F / 70 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- 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 days84 °F / 66 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).27 °C / 16 °C, 4 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).25 °C / 13 °C, 2 rain days77 °F / 55 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High