When to go · Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha in February

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

Key facts

Verdict: Great
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Luang Namtha

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

No other month rates higher than February for Luang Namtha in this guide.

Long-term averages

Luang NamthaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 2 days
North, Laos · 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.

Laos overall: Still dry; the burning season can start late in the month — check air quality.

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

First month

Second month

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

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

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