When to go · Nong Khiaw
Nong Khiaw in December
Great month. Inside Nong Khiaw's best window: Nov–Feb.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Laos overall
- Prices
- High
- Laos overall
Verdict
Inside Nong Khiaw's best window: Nov–Feb.
Is another month better than December?
No other month rates higher than December for Nong Khiaw in this guide.
Weather in December
- Nong KhiawHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 5 days
- North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavancool
Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 10 °C (50 °F) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 50 °F (10 °C) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- High
- Prices · Laos overall
- High
Laos overall: Cool and clear; book Luang Prabang beds and train seats early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nong Khiaw, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Dec: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 5
Jan: 5
Crowds
Dec: High
Jan: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jan: 0
December: Inside Nong Khiaw's best window: Nov–Feb.
January: Inside Nong Khiaw's best window: Nov–Feb.
Nong Khiaw: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket