Luang Prabang in September

Wettest month for roads and river.

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

September 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 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 15 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

Low

Prices · Laos overall

Low

Laos overall: Floods along the Mekong in some years; Kuang Si pools brown and fast.

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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