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When to go · Vientiane

Vientiane, month by month

The best months for Vientiane: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C, seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
  4. AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C, seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C, seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
  6. JuneMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity)). Across Laos: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C, seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C, seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C, seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).Centre, Laos: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  11. NovemberGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High