When to go · Muang Long
Muang Long in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).
Is another month better than March?
March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Muang Long's best window: Nov–Feb (check seasonal trekking conditions).
- DecemberGreatInside Muang Long's best window: Nov–Feb (check seasonal trekking conditions).
- JanuaryGreatInside Muang Long's best window: Nov–Feb (check seasonal trekking conditions).
- FebruaryGreatInside Muang Long's best window: Nov–Feb (check seasonal trekking conditions).
Weather in March
- Muang LongHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 5 days
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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Muang Long, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 5
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Mar: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0
March: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).
January: Inside Muang Long's best window: Nov–Feb (check seasonal trekking conditions).
Muang Long: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen