SeasonMapLuang Namtha weather in October
Laos
October in Luang Namtha: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#5 of 12 months in Luang Namtha · #984 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Luang Namtha climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Luang Namtha in October
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherLuang Namtha's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Luang Namtha in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Nam Ha trekking season
15 Oct – 31 Mar · usuallyTrail seasonThe months the two- and three-day walks into the protected area are dry underfoot and the village homestays take bookings. Agencies on the main street fill a group most mornings in season.
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.
Where is Luang Namtha?
Luang Namtha in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Luang Namtha?
- October in Luang Namtha: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Luang Namtha on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Luang Namtha in October?
- In October, Luang Namtha averages a daily high of 30.8°C and a low of 20.3°C, with about 87.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Luang Namtha in October?
- Luang Namtha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — October
Within 300 km: Luang Prabang's Boat racing on the Nam Khan around 5–25 Oct.