Luang Prabang in August

Wet; Mekong runs high and brown.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatDry and comfortable; the best month.
• OctoberGoodRain easing; boat-race season at the end of Buddhist Lent.
• DecemberGoodCool and busy; book ahead.
• JanuaryGoodCool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.

• Luang PrabangHighs 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.

Crowds · Laos overall

Medium

Prices · Laos overall

Medium

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 Prabang, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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