When to go · Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang in August
Mixed month. Wet; Mekong runs high and brown.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 20
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Luang Prabang
Wet; Mekong runs high and brown.
Weather in August
- Luang PrabangHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 20 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 20 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.
Wet season season
Green hills and quiet streets.
Watch: Rain and a high, brown Mekong.
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