SeasonMapLuang Namtha weather in August
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August in Luang Namtha: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 28 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Luang Namtha · #1249 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Luang Namtha climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 358 mm / 14.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 90% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Luang Namtha in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Luang Namtha's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherLuang Namtha's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Luang Namtha in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk28 rainy days and about 358 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Luang Namtha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Luang Namtha in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Luang Namtha?
- August in Luang Namtha: warm, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 28 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Luang Namtha on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Luang Namtha in August?
- In August, Luang Namtha averages a daily high of 28.9°C and a low of 22.5°C, with about 357.5 mm of rain over roughly 28 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Luang Namtha in August?
- Luang Namtha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in August.
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