When to go · Vientiane
Vientiane, month by month
The best months for Vientiane: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C (100–104°F), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 100–104°F (38–40°C), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C (100–104°F), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 100–104°F (38–40°C), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C (100–104°F), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 100–104°F (38–40°C), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
- JuneMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity)). Across Laos: Green season: waterfalls full, roads muddy; trains keep running.Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C (100–104°F), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 100–104°F (38–40°C), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C (100–104°F), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 100–104°F (38–40°C), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 38–40°C (100–104°F), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (very hot, often 100–104°F (38–40°C), seasonal haze) and Jul–Sep (Mekong flooding, heavy rain).Centre, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).Centre, Laos: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).Centre, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Vientiane, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: Medium
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 1
January: Inside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).
February: Inside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).
Vientiane: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.