When to go · Phongsali

Phongsali in January

Good month. Outside the best window (check). Across Laos: Dry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: High; Laos overall
Prices: High; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodLaos month rating

Outside the best window (check). Across Laos: Dry, clear, cool mornings in the north; peak season in Luang Prabang.

No other month rates higher than January for Phongsali in this guide.

Long-term averages

PhongsaliHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 4 days

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

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

First month

Second month

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.