Laos has a tropical monsoon climate with two distinct seasons: the dry season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October. Generally speaking, the temperature in Laos are relatively high, you don't need to bring heavy clothing when travelling there, but pay attention to protecting yourself against mosquito bite and sunburn. Here below will bring you to know more about the weather in Laos.
Best Time to Visit
The dry season, from November to February, is the best time to visit. During this time, the temperature is pleasant and rainfall is low. It is also a prime time for outdoor activities.
Basic Information for Laos Climate
| Climate |
Tropical and Subtropical Monsoon Climate |
| Mean Annual Temperature |
20-30℃ |
| Mean Annual Precipitation |
1052 mm |
| Mean Annual Precipitation Days |
87 days |
| Mean Daytime Temperature |
30℃ (It is recommended to wear cotton and linen shirts, thin long skirts, thin T-shirts and other cool and breathable clothes.) |
| Mean Night Temperature |
20℃ (It is recommended to wear a single cotton and hemp fabric short suit, T-shirt, thin jeans, casual wear, professional suit and other comfortable clothes.) |
| The highest annual average temperature of Major Cities in Laos |
Pakse(31℃), Luang Prabang(31℃), Savannakhet(31℃), Vientiane(31℃), Luang Namtha(29℃), Xieng Khuang(26℃) |
| The lowest annual average temperature of Major Cities in Laos |
Xieng Khuang(15℃), Luang Namtha(18℃), Luang Prabang(19℃), Savannakhet(21℃), Vientiane(21℃), Pakse(22℃) |
Monthly Average Temperature
| Month |
Average daily maximum temperature(℃) |
Average daily minimum temperature(℃) |
Mean Monthly Precipitation (mm) |
Mean Monthly Precipitation Days(day) |
| January |
28 |
14 |
9 |
2 |
| February |
30 |
16 |
19 |
3 |
| March |
33 |
19 |
42 |
5 |
| April |
33 |
22 |
100 |
10 |
| May |
32 |
23 |
206 |
16 |
| June |
31 |
24 |
238 |
19 |
| July |
30 |
23 |
292 |
21 |
| August |
30 |
23 |
325 |
22 |
| September |
31 |
23 |
220 |
16 |
| October |
30 |
21 |
95 |
10 |
| November |
28 |
18 |
24 |
4 |
| December |
27 |
15 |
10 |
2 |
Temperature of Four Seasons
| Item |
Spring |
Summer |
Autumn |
Winter |
| Average daily maximum temperature (℃) |
32℃ |
31℃ |
30℃ |
27℃ |
| Average daily maximum temperature (℃) |
19℃ |
23℃ |
22℃ |
15℃ |
| Mean Quarterly Precipitation (mm) |
70 |
544 |
837 |
129 |
| Mean Quarterly Precipitation Days (Day) |
10 |
45 |
59 |
16 |
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