When to go · Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha in March

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Low; Laos overall
Prices: Low; 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).

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Luang NamthaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 4 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.

Laos overall: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.

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

First month

Second month

March: 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.