When to go · Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang in March
Avoid month. Burning season smoke, hot afternoons.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
AvoidVoykit month rating for Luang Prabang
Burning season smoke, hot afternoons.
Weather in March
- Luang PrabangHighs around 34 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 5 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.
Hot and smoky season
Lao New Year in mid-April.
Watch: Heat, smoke and poor air quality.
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