When to go · Phonsavan
Phonsavan in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 16°C61°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- Laos overall
- Prices
- High
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).
Weather in April
- PhonsavanHighs around 30 °C, lows around 16 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 61 °F, rain on about 9 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.
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.
Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) big impact
13–16 Apr · Laos
Water throwing everywhere, Luang Prabang processions; trains, buses and rooms sold out, shops closed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- High
- Prices · Laos overall
- High
Laos overall: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen