AI-generatedLuang Prabang at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,950 h
- Rain a year
- 1,342 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 296 m
Climate in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while December is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Luang Prabang is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0517:49
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:52–06:35 · evening 17:19–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:52 · evening 18:02–18:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Luang Prabang in October?
In October, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:05 – 17:49
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Vientiane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Luang Prabang
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.0 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Luang Prabang, 51 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Luang Prabang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Luang Prabang: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Luang Prabang has about 10 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Luang Prabang
How breezy and how cloudy Luang Prabang is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Luang Prabang typically peaks at 7 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Luang Prabang: variable cloud, with about 6.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Luang Prabang
How often the day gets hot in Luang Prabang (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Luang Prabang has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Luang Prabang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 27 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in June (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 235 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89 | 27° | 16° | 5.7 h | 3 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 30° | 18° | 6.9 h | 2 | 15 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 33° | 20° | 5.6 h | 6 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 33° | 23° | 6.2 h | 13 | 90 |
| MayMay | 27 | 32° | 24° | 5.9 h | 20 | 154 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 31° | 24° | 4.4 h | 23 | 171 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 30° | 24° | 3.4 h | 26 | 280 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 30° | 23° | 3.8 h | 26 | 303 |
| SeptemberSep | 41 | 30° | 23° | 5.3 h | 20 | 170 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 29° | 22° | 6.0 h | 10 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 28° | 19° | 5.6 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 26° | 16° | 5.4 h | 3 | 18 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
19.89° N, 102.15° E · 296 m · Asia/Vientiane
Best time to visit Luang Prabang
The best time to visit Luang Prabang is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to January. In April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 303 mm.
Luang Prabang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Luang Prabang in the dry season
Oct – Mar
Good
- 26–33 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Luang Prabang in the rainy season
Apr – Sep
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 128 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Luang Prabang
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Luang Prabang: score 89 against 65. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has 7 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 89better |
| Day high | 29° | 27° |
| Night low | 22° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 18 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 27 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Luang Prabang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January27° · 6 h
In January, Luang Prabang is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in January76February30° · 7 h
In February, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in February50March33° · 6 h
In March, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in March33April33° · 6 h
In April, Luang Prabang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in April27May32° · 6 h
In May, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 154 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in May27June31° · 4 h
In June, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 171 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in June31July30° · 3 h
In July, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 280 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in July35August30° · 4 h
In August, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 303 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in August41September30° · 5 h
In September, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 170 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in September65October29° · 6 h
In October, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in October82November28° · 6 h
In November, Luang Prabang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang in November88December26° · 5 h
In December, Luang Prabang is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Luang Prabang.
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Luang Prabang vs. Vientiane
In October the holiday weather in Luang Prabang and Vientiane is about equally good (score 65 vs. 61). During the day Vientiane is 1 °C warmer than Luang Prabang. Vientiane gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Luang Prabang | Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
Laos in October: the best places
In October, Luang Prabang ranks 1 of 3 destinations in this country.
- Luang PrabangThis page29°65
- 2Vientiane30°61
- 3Golden Triangle29°56
Planning a trip to Luang Prabang
Weather for your travel dates
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Luang Prabang in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Luang Prabang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,120 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Luang Prabang
When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
The best time to visit Luang Prabang is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Luang Prabang?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. December is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Luang Prabang?
Rain is most frequent from April to September; the wettest month is August with 303 mm. The driest month is February with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Luang Prabang get?
Luang Prabang gets around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.9 hours a day; in July there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Luang Prabang in?
Luang Prabang uses the time zone Asia/Vientiane, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Luang Prabang?
A nonstop flight from London to Luang Prabang takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,120 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 27, Summer holidays 34, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 89.
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