When to go · Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang in October
Good month. Rain easing; boat-race season at the end of Buddhist Lent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
Rain easing; boat-race season at the end of Buddhist Lent.
Weather in October
- Luang PrabangHighs around 30 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 8 days
- North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanfine
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.
Ok Phansa and boat races check
Moves yearly · Nam Khan and the Mekong
Boat races and floating lanterns; rooms fill.
Boun Ok Phansa and the boat races
Oct (moves yearly)
End of the Buddhist Lent: boat races on the Nam Khan and lantern floats; rooms fill.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Medium
- Prices · Laos overall
- Medium
Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen