AI-generatedVang Vieng at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 2,441 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 243 m
Climate in Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng 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 34 °C, while December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Vang Vieng is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vang Vieng
The best time to visit Vang Vieng is from November to February. From March to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 519 mm.
Vang Vieng through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vang Vieng in the dry season
Oct – Apr
Good
- 28–34 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Vang Vieng in the rainy season
May – Sep
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 139 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0417:48
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 05:50–06:33 · evening 17:19–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:42–05:50 · evening 18:02–18:10
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.
October in Vang Vieng compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Vang Vieng in October?
In October, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 120 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:04 – 17:48
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 5 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %20 %
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
Compare two months in Vang Vieng
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January has the better holiday weather in Vang Vieng: score 84 against 43. In January, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. January has 13 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 6.4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 120 mm | 17 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 4better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vang Vieng month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January28° · 6.4 h
In January, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in January71February31° · 7.0 h
In February, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in February45March33° · 6.1 h
In March, Vang Vieng is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in March22April34° · 6.4 h
In April, Vang Vieng is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. On about 26 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 Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in April24May32° · 5.2 h
In May, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 312 mm. On about 25 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 Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in May26June31° · 3.9 h
In June, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 409 mm. On about 22 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 Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in June28July31° · 3.2 h
In July, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 519 mm. On about 19 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 Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in July30August31° · 3.5 h
In August, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 491 mm. On about 19 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 Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in August33September31° · 5.0 h
In September, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 332 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in September43October31° · 6.4 h
In October, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 120 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in October71November30° · 6.5 h
In November, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in November84December28° · 6.2 h
In December, Vang Vieng is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Vang Vieng.
Vang Vieng in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vang Vieng
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in May (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 269 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 | 84 | 28° | 16° | 6.4 h | 2 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 31° | 17° | 7.0 h | 3 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 33° | 21° | 6.1 h | 8 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 34° | 23° | 6.4 h | 16 | 120 |
| MayMay | 24 | 32° | 24° | 5.2 h | 26 | 312 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 31° | 23° | 3.9 h | 28 | 409 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 31° | 23° | 3.2 h | 30 | 519 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 31° | 23° | 3.5 h | 30 | 491 |
| SeptemberSep | 33 | 31° | 22° | 5.0 h | 25 | 332 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 31° | 22° | 6.4 h | 15 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 30° | 19° | 6.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 28° | 17° | 6.2 h | 2 | 14 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Vang Vieng
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 6.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Vang Vieng, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Vang Vieng: 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, Vang Vieng has about 15 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Vang Vieng
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · 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 15 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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Vang Vieng
How breezy and how cloudy Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng typically peaks at 5 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Vang Vieng: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Vang Vieng
How often the day gets hot in Vang Vieng (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, Vang Vieng has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
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Vang Vieng 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.
Vang Vieng has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,230 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.
Good to know: Laos
- Currency
- Laotian Kip (LAK)
- Language
- Lao
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C, E, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +856
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Vang Vieng vs Vientiane
In October the holiday weather in Vang Vieng and Vientiane is about equally good (score 43 vs 46). During the day Vientiane is 1 °C warmer than Vang Vieng. Vientiane gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Vang Vieng | Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Vang Vieng
When is the best time to visit Vang Vieng?
The best time to visit Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 23 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Vang Vieng?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 519 mm. The driest month is December with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vang Vieng get?
Vang Vieng gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.0 hours a day; in July there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Vang Vieng in?
Vang Vieng is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vang Vieng?
A nonstop flight from London to Vang Vieng takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,230 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Vang Vieng?
Vang Vieng has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 24, summer holidays 29, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 84.