SeasonMapLaos in January
January is one of Laos's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 6 destinations average 86/100, led by Luang Prabang at 88 — 30°C and 3 rainy days — while Nong Khiaw is cooler at 26°C and scores 87.
#2 of 12 months for Laos · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Laos in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luang Prabang | City | 30°C | 22 mm · 3 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Nong Khiaw | Trekking hub | 26°C | 26 mm · 4 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Pakse | City | 33°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Vang Vieng | Trekking hub | 29°C | 23 mm · 5 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Vientiane | City | 31°C | 13 mm · 2 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Luang Namtha | Trekking hub | 28°C | 36 mm · 5 days | 84 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 January 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 January
- Bolaven coffee harvest · Pakse · 1 Nov – 28 Feb (usually)