When to go · Luang Namtha
Luang Namtha in January
Great month. Inside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 27°C81°F / 13°C55°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Laos overall
- Prices
- High
- Laos overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Luang Namtha
Inside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).
Weather in January
- Luang NamthaHighs around 27 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 81 °F, lows around 55 °F, rain on about 2 days
- North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavancool
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
- High
- Prices · Laos overall
- High
Laos overall: Dry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket