When to go · Phongsali
Phongsali, month by month
Good months for Phongsali: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Dry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Still dry; the burning season can start late in the month — check air quality.24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 10 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 20 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 20 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 22 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 22 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Wettest month in many areas; landslides on mountain roads; western holiday crowds in Luang Prabang.27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 22 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 22 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberAvoidOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Floods along the Mekong in some years; Kuang Si pools brown and fast.27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 16 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Dry and green; That Luang festival in Vientiane (lunar, check).24 °C (75 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Laos: Cool and clear; book Luang Prabang beds and train seats early.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 3 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Phongsali, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Feb: Good
Daytime high
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 4
Feb: 4
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0
January: Outside the best window (check). Across Laos: Dry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.
February: Outside the best window (check). Across Laos: Still dry; the burning season can start late in the month — check air quality.
Phongsali: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.