When to go · Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang in January
Good month. Cool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 28°C82°F / 13°C55°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Laos overall
- Prices
- High
- Laos overall
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Luang Prabang
Cool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.
Weather in January
- Luang PrabangHighs around 28 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 82 °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.
Cool season season
Clear, cool mornings and the best light.
Watch: Cool nights and full guesthouses in Dec–Jan.
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