When to go · Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha in June

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 20
Crowds: Low; Laos overall
Prices: Low; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.

June is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Luang NamthaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 20 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: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.

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

First month

Second month

June: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, dry)). Across Laos: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.

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

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