When to go · Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang in July
Mixed month. Wet; some road delays.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 19
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
Wet; some road delays.
Weather in July
- Luang PrabangHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 19 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 19 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.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Khao Phansa (start of Buddhist Lent) check
Moves yearly · Temples
Merit-making and offerings; quieter tourism.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Low
- Prices · Laos overall
- Low
Laos overall: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast