Luang Namtha in April

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain, landslides).

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).
• DecemberGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).
• JanuaryGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).
• FebruaryGreatInside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).

• Luang NamthaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 9 days
• North, Laos · 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.

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.

• Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) big impact

  13–16 Apr · Laos

  Water throwing everywhere, Luang Prabang processions; trains, buses and rooms sold out, shops closed.

Crowds · Laos overall

High

Prices · Laos overall

High

Laos overall: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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