When to go · Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang in February

Mixed month. Haze starts in some years.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Luang Prabang

Haze starts in some years.

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

February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Luang PrabangHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 3 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.

Cool season season

Clear, cool mornings and the best light.

Watch: Cool nights and full guesthouses in Dec–Jan.

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 Prabang, side by side.

First month

Second month

February: Haze starts in some years.

November: Dry and comfortable; the best month.

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