Laos in December

December is Laos's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 6 destinations average 87/100, led by Luang Prabang at 90 — 30°C and 2 rainy days — while Luang Namtha is cooler at 27°C and scores 86.

#1 of 12 months for Laos · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇱🇦 Laos, month by month

87/100 in December
  1. 86Jan
  2. 82Feb
  3. 67Mar
  4. 55Apr
  5. 52May
  6. 51Jun
  7. 45Jul
  8. 42Aug
  9. 50Sep
  10. 66Oct
  11. 77Nov
  12. 87Dec

Where in Laos in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Luang PrabangCity30°C11 mm · 2 days90 tier SYes
2Nong KhiawTrekking hub27°C10 mm · 2 days89 tier AYes
3VientianeCity31°C5 mm · 1 day87 tier AYes
4Luang NamthaTrekking hub27°C21 mm · 4 days86 tier AYes
5PakseCity33°C5 mm · 2 days85 tier AYes
6Vang ViengTrekking hub29°C19 mm · 4 days84 tier AYes

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 December 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 December

  • Hmong New Year · Nong Khiaw · 25 Nov – 31 Dec (usually)
  • Bolaven coffee harvest · Pakse · 1 Nov – 28 Feb (usually)

Other good months for Laos

January · 86/100February · 82/100November · 77/100Weakest: August · 42/100
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