When to go · Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha in August

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 22
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Luang Namtha

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

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Luang NamthaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 22 days
North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanrainy
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.

Laos overall: Wettest month in many areas; landslides on mountain roads; western holiday crowds in Luang Prabang.

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

First month

Second month

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

January: Inside Luang Namtha's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).

Luang Namtha: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.