Luang Prabang weather in January
January in Luang Prabang: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Luang Prabang · #19 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Luang Prabang climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Luang Prabang?
Loading map…
Luang Prabang in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
- January in Luang Prabang: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Luang Prabang on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Luang Prabang in January?
- In January, Luang Prabang averages a daily high of 27°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 12 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Luang Prabang in January?
- Luang Prabang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.