Weather in Laos in January

January in Laos brings average temperatures around 22°C and only 14 mm of rain.

Laos
Average temp
22°C

15–28°C

Rainfall
14 mm

Not much rain

Sunshine
5.9 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.

Rain

Rain is usually light.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Laos

Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for January.

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Travel guides for Laos

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Laos

TemperatureRainfall

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

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FAQs about Laos

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.