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When to go · Nong Khiaw

Nong Khiaw in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Laos overall
Prices
Low
Laos overall

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • Nong KhiawHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 6 days
  • North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavansmoke haze

    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.

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 Nong Khiaw, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 6

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Mar: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 0

    Jan: 0

March: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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