Luang Prabang in October

Rain easing; boat-race season at the end of Buddhist Lent.

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

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatDry and comfortable; the best month.

• Luang PrabangHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 8 days
• North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanfine

  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.

• Ok Phansa and boat races check

  Moves yearly · Nam Khan and the Mekong

  Boat races and floating lanterns; rooms fill.

• Boun Ok Phansa and the boat races

  Oct (moves yearly)

  End of the Buddhist Lent: boat races on the Nam Khan and lantern floats; rooms fill.

Crowds · Laos overall

Medium

Prices · Laos overall

Medium

Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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