Best time to visit Laos
The best time to visit Laos is December to February, when its 4 destinations average 90/100 for climate comfort — August is the weakest month, at 48/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Laos destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Laos climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90 | 28.2°C | 7 mm | Luang Prabang 92 |
| February | 83 | 30.3°C | 34 mm | Luang Prabang 86 |
| March | 72 | 33.1°C | 29 mm | Luang Prabang 74 |
| April | 64 | 33.9°C | 54 mm | Luang Prabang 68 |
| May | 59 | 33.1°C | 155 mm | Luang Prabang 65 |
| June | 56 | 31.3°C | 237 mm | Luang Prabang 64 |
| July | 53 | 30.8°C | 315 mm | Luang Prabang 58 |
| August | 48 | 29.6°C | 424 mm | Luang Prabang 48 |
| September | 54 | 29.7°C | 305 mm | Luang Prabang 60 |
| October | 68 | 29.2°C | 136 mm | Luang Prabang 73 |
| November | 79 | 29.5°C | 20 mm | Luang Prabang 82 |
| December | 89 | 27.8°C | 5 mm | Vientiane 92 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Laos destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 4 destinations in Laos
Laos — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Laos?
- December to February. Across Laos's 4 destinations, January averages 90/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 28.2°C and 7 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Laos?
- August, averaging 48/100 — mean highs of 29.6°C and 424 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Laos?
- April, with mean daily highs of 33.9°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Laos?
- August, averaging 424 mm of rain.