SeasonMapLaos in August
August is Laos's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 6 destinations average 42/100, led by Nong Khiaw at 44 — 36°C and 25 rainy days — while Luang Prabang is warmer at 39°C and scores 39.
#12 of 12 months for Laos · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Laos in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nong Khiaw | Trekking hub | 36°C | 344 mm · 25 days | 44 tier F | — |
| 2 | Pakse | City | 36°C | 394 mm · 29 days | 44 tier F | — |
| 3 | Vang Vieng | Trekking hub | 35°C | 548 mm · 30 days | 44 tier F | — |
| 4 | Luang Namtha | Trekking hub | 36°C | 375 mm · 28 days | 40 tier F | — |
| 5 | Luang Prabang | City | 39°C | 331 mm · 27 days | 39 tier F | — |
| 6 | Vientiane | City | 38°C | 396 mm · 26 days | 38 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Laos in August
- Falls at full flow · Pakse · 1 Aug – 31 Oct (usually)