When is the best time to visit Laos?
The best time to visit Laos is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in May at around 29°C (85°F). August is the wettest month, with about 311 mm of rain. Laos has a distinct rainy season from May to September, peaking in August at about 311 mm. The dry season runs from October to April.
Laos weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Laos, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 14 mm |
| February | 24°C / 76°F | 19 mm |
| March | 26°C / 80°F | 49 mm |
| April | 29°C / 84°F | 93 mm |
| May | 29°C / 85°F | 165 mm |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 219 mm |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 250 mm |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 311 mm |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 178 mm |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 90 mm |
| November | 24°C / 76°F | 24 mm |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 20 mm |
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Climate averages for Laos, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Laos is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
May is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 311 mm of rain.
Laos has a distinct rainy season from May to September, peaking in August at about 311 mm. The dry season runs from October to April.
December is the coolest month, averaging 22°C (71°F) against 29°C (85°F) in May.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
