When to go · Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha in January

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

Key facts

Verdict: Great
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: High; Laos overall
Prices: High; 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 January for Luang Namtha in this guide.

Long-term averages

Luang NamthaHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 2 days
North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavancool
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: Dry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.

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

First month

Second month

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

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

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