Climate Insights for Luang Prabang

The climate in Luang Prabang is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1488mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 381mm of rainfall. Luang Prabang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Luang Prabang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Luang Prabang is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1488mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 381mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12mm. That's 369mm 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.

Luang Prabang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Luang Prabang, which began on June 21, 2026. Luang Prabang is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Luang Prabang is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Luang Prabang 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.