When to go · Luang Namtha
Luang Namtha in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- 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 March
- Luang NamthaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 4 days
- North, Laos · 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.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
- Low
- Prices · Laos overall
- Low
Laos overall: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen