Laos in March

Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatDry and green; That Luang festival in Vientiane (lunar, check).
• DecemberGreatCool and clear; book Luang Prabang beds and train seats early.
• JanuaryGreatDry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.
• FebruaryGreatStill dry; the burning season can start late in the month — check air quality.

• North · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavansmoke haze

  Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 10 °C (50 °F) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 50 °F (10 °C) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.

• Centre · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekhot

  Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 37 °C (99 °F); the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 99 °F (37 °C); the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.

• South · Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islandshot

  Hottest region in April; the Bolaven Plateau is cooler and wettest; river islands flood partly at high water.

• Central Laos: Vientiane / Vang Vieng · Mekong plain and karst valleyhot

  Nov–Feb is dry and cool; March–May hits 35 °C (95 °F)+; the wet months bring afternoon downpours and slick karst trails.Nov–Feb is dry and cool; March–May hits 95 °F (35 °C)+; the wet months bring afternoon downpours and slick karst trails.

• Central Laos: Phonsavan / Sam Neua · Xieng Khouang and Huaphan highlandsfine

  Higher and colder than the lowlands; nights drop sharply Nov–Feb and morning fog slows mountain roads.

• Southern Laos: Mekong plain (Pakse, Savannakhet) · River valleyshot

  Dry season Nov–Feb is the comfortable window; March–May pushes past 35 °C (95 °F); the wet season runs roughly May–Oct with afternoon downpours.Dry season Nov–Feb is the comfortable window; March–May pushes past 95 °F (35 °C); the wet season runs roughly May–Oct with afternoon downpours.

• Southern Laos: Bolaven Plateau · Above 1,000 mfine

  Mild year-round; cold nights Nov–Feb. Best visited in the dry season.

• Luang Prabang34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 5 rain days
• Ban Nahin30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain days
• Ban Nakasang35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
• Bolaven Plateau31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain days
• Boten33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain days
• Champasak33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 7 rain days
• Don Det33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
• Don Khon33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 5 rain days
• Don Khong35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 4 rain days
• Huay Xai34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 4 rain days
• Luang Namtha32 °C (90 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 4 rain days
• Muang Khua25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain days
• Muang Long34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain days
• Muang Ngeun34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 5 rain days
• Muang Ngoi Neua33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain days
• Muang Sing35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 5 rain days
• Muang Xay32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain days
• Nong Khiaw27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain days
• Pak Lay34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 4 rain days
• Pakbeng33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 3 rain days
• Paksan34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 5 rain days
• Paksong26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 3 rain days
• Phongsali27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain days
• Phonsavan29 °C (84 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 5 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 5 rain days
• Plain of Jars27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 4 rain days
• Sam Neua27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain days
• Savannakhet34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
• Sayabouly33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 5 rain days
• Thakhek34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 5 rain days
• Vang Vieng33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 49 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 49 rain days
• Vieng Xai31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 7 rain days
• Xieng Kok34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days

Crowds · Laos

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Prices · Laos

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Rated best or good this month

• Bolaven Plateau

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Paksong

  Best months: Nov–Mar (cool, dry)

• Phonsavan

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Plain of Jars

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Thakhek

  Best months: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)

• Vang Vieng

  Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, cooler)

Better another month

• Luang Prabang

  Burning season smoke, hot afternoons.