SeasonMapLuang Namtha vs Nong Khiaw: which is better, month by month
Nong Khiaw beats Luang Namtha in 8 of 12 months — its lead peaks in May (54 vs 46) — and they are within 3 points in the other 4 months.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Luang Namtha vs Nong Khiaw — all 12 months
| Month | Luang Namtha | Nong Khiaw | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84Awarm, a little rain, clean air | 87Awarm, dry, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| February | 82Ahot, dry | 84Ahot, dry | Tie | 2 |
| March | 62Csweltering, dry, poor air quality | 66Csweltering, dry, poor air quality | Nong Khiaw | 4 |
| April | 48Fsweltering, rainy, poor air quality | 49Fsweltering, a little rain, poor air quality | Tie | 1 |
| May | 46Fsweltering, rainy, muggy air | 54Dsweltering, rainy, muggy air | Nong Khiaw | 8 |
| June | 51Dsweltering, soaked, clean air | 56Dsweltering, rainy, clean air | Nong Khiaw | 5 |
| July | 44Fsweltering, soaked, clean air | 51Dsweltering, soaked, clean air | Nong Khiaw | 7 |
| August | 40Fsweltering, soaked, clean air | 44Fsweltering, soaked, clean air | Nong Khiaw | 4 |
| September | 53Dsweltering, soaked, clean air | 59Dsweltering, soaked, clean air | Nong Khiaw | 6 |
| October | 66Csweltering, rainy, clean air | 72Bhot, rainy, clean air | Nong Khiaw | 6 |
| November | 76Bhot, a little rain, clean air | 80Ahot, dry, clean air | Nong Khiaw | 4 |
| December | 86Awarm, dry, clean air | 89Awarm, dry, clean air | Tie | 3 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is May (46 vs 54). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.