SeasonMapLaos in December
December is one of Laos's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 6 destinations average 89/100, led by Luang Prabang at 92 — 28°C and 1 rainy day — while Pakse is warmer at 33°C and scores 85.
#2 of 12 months for Laos · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Laos in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luang Prabang | City | 28°C | 5 mm · 1 day | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Vientiane | City | 29°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Nong Khiaw | Trekking hub | 25°C | 5 mm · 1 day | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Luang Namtha | Trekking hub | 24°C | 23 mm · 4 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Pakse | City | 33°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Vang Vieng | Trekking hub | 29°C | 11 mm · 3 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
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
- Bolaven coffee harvest · Pakse · 1 Nov – 28 Feb (usually)