When to go · Luang Namtha
Luang Namtha in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 22
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Luang Namtha
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).
Weather in August
- Luang NamthaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 22 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 22 days
- North, Laos · 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.Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 50 °F at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Medium
- Prices · Laos overall
- Medium
Laos overall: Wettest month in many areas; landslides on mountain roads; western holiday crowds in Luang Prabang.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast