Climate Insights for Namtaleng
Viengphoukha District, Luang Namtha, Laos
Climate Overview
The climate in Namtaleng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1,943 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 470 mm of rainfall. Namtaleng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Namtaleng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 76.5 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 18.5 in of rainfall. Namtaleng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.
Temperature
Namtaleng sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 32°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Namtaleng sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 90°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Namtaleng is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,943 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 470 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 20 mm. That's 450 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Namtaleng is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 76.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 18.5 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.8 in. That's 17.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Namtaleng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Namtaleng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Namtaleng is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Namtaleng is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Namtaleng based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Namtaleng based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.