Phonsavan in April

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Phonsavan's best window: Nov–Mar.
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• JanuaryGreatInside Phonsavan's best window: Nov–Mar.
• FebruaryGreatInside Phonsavan's best window: Nov–Mar.

• PhonsavanHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 9 days
• North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavansmoke haze

  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.

• Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) big impact

  13–16 Apr · Laos

  Water throwing everywhere, Luang Prabang processions; trains, buses and rooms sold out, shops closed.

Crowds · Laos overall

High

Prices · Laos overall

High

Laos overall: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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