Laos in November

Dry and green; That Luang festival in Vientiane (lunar, check).

No other month rates higher than November for Laos in this guide.

• North · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanbest weather

  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, Thakhekbest weather

  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 Islandsbest weather

  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 valleybest weather

  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 highlandscool

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

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

  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 mcool

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

• Luang Prabang29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain days
• Ban Nahin28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain days
• Ban Nakasang31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 3 rain days
• Bolaven Plateau28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 6 rain days
• Boten29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 4 rain days
• Champasak30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 6 rain days
• Don Det30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 4 rain days
• Don Khon29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain days
• Don Khong31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 5 rain days
• Huay Xai30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain days
• Luang Namtha27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 4 rain days
• Muang Khua24 °C (75 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain days
• Muang Long29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 4 rain days
• Muang Ngeun29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 5 rain days
• Muang Ngoi Neua29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 5 rain days
• Muang Sing23 °C (73 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 6 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 6 rain days
• Muang Xay28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain days
• Nong Khiaw25 °C (77 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain days
• Pak Lay29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 3 rain days
• Pakbeng28 °C (82 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 3 rain days
• Paksan30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 3 rain days
• Paksong26 °C (79 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 3 rain days
• Phongsali24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 rain days
• Phonsavan25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 4 rain days
• Plain of Jars25 °C (77 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 3 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 3 rain days
• Sam Neua24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 3 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 3 rain days
• Savannakhet31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 2 rain days
• Sayabouly28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 4 rain days
• Thakhek30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain days
• Vang Vieng30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 44 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 44 rain days
• Vieng Xai28 °C (82 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 6 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 6 rain days
• Xieng Kok29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 3 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• That Luang festival

  Nov full moon (lunar — check)

  Vientiane's biggest festival; hotels near That Luang fill.

• Cool season high

  Nov · Luang Prabang

  Best weather; guesthouses fill around 20 Dec–5 Jan.

Crowds · Laos

High

Prices · Laos

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Laos, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• North

  Best weather of the year (Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavan)

• Centre

  Best weather of the year (Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhek)

• South

  Best weather of the year (Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islands)

• Luang Prabang

  Dry and comfortable; the best month.

• Ban Nahin

  Best months: Nov–Feb

• Ban Nakasang

  Best months: Nov–Feb

• Bolaven Plateau

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Boten

  Best months: Nov–Feb

• Champasak

  Best months: Nov–Feb

• Don Det

  Best months: Nov–Feb

• Don Khon

  Best months: Nov–Feb

• Don Khong

  Best months: Nov–Feb