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.

Laos has a year of climate averages, not a single season. Temperatures peak in May. The wettest month is August. The best time to visit Laos is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

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Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 2 Sept 2026352 places covered

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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.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.