Luang Prabang in July

Wet; some road delays.

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

July 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 19 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 19 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.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Khao Phansa (start of Buddhist Lent) check

  Moves yearly · Temples

  Merit-making and offerings; quieter tourism.

Crowds · Laos overall

Low

Prices · Laos overall

Low

Laos overall: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.

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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