When to go · Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang in January

Good month. Cool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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

GoodVoykit month rating for Luang Prabang

Cool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.

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

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Luang PrabangHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °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.

Cool season season

Clear, cool mornings and the best light.

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

Laos overall: Dry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.

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

First month

Second month

January: Cool mornings, dry and clear; bring a layer.

November: Dry and comfortable; the best month.

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