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When to go · Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, month by month

The best months for Luang Prabang: Nov. Months to avoid: Mar, Apr.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodCool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.28 °C / 13 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
  2. FebruaryMixedHaze starts in some years.31 °C / 14 °C, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  3. MarchAvoidBurning season smoke, hot afternoons.34 °C / 17 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
  4. AprilAvoidHottest and smokiest; Lao New Year mid-month sells out rooms.35 °C / 20 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  5. MayMixedHot, first rains.33 °C / 22 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneMixedWet and green; showers most days.32 °C / 23 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyMixedWet; some road delays.31 °C / 23 °C, 19 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustMixedWet; Mekong runs high and brown.31 °C / 23 °C, 20 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedWettest month for roads and river.31 °C / 22 °C, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGoodRain easing; boat-race season at the end of Buddhist Lent.30 °C / 20 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  11. NovemberGreatDry and comfortable; the best month.29 °C / 16 °C, 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberGoodCool and busy; book ahead.27 °C / 13 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays