SeasonMapNong Khiaw weather in April
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April in Nong Khiaw: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — not the time — 37°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Nong Khiaw · #1325 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nong Khiaw climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 176 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nong Khiaw in April
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.
BusyPi Mai, Lao New Year, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nong Khiaw'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 weatherNong Khiaw's weather peaks December–February.
April coincides with Burning season haze.
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What's on in Nong Khiaw in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Burning season haze
1 Mar – 25 Apr · usuallySmoke seasonThe viewpoints above the river are the entire reason to stop here, and for these weeks they look out on a wall of smoke from the fields burning across northern Laos. Source ↗
- Holiday
Pi Mai, Lao New Year
13–17 AprWater-festival New YearClosuresThree days of water and beer along the one street, with the boats to Muang Ngoi and the minivans to Luang Prabang running to nobody's timetable. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nong Khiaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nong Khiaw?
Nong Khiaw in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Nong Khiaw?
- April in Nong Khiaw: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — not the time — 37°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nong Khiaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Nong Khiaw in April?
- In April, Nong Khiaw averages a daily high of 33.2°C and a low of 21.8°C, with about 63.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nong Khiaw in April?
- Nong Khiaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 176 in April.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — April
Within 300 km: Luang Prabang's Pi Mai, Lao New Year on 13–17 Apr, and Vientiane's Pi Mai, Lao New Year on 14–16 Apr.