SeasonMapNong Khiaw weather in March
Laos
March in Nong Khiaw: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#6 of 12 months in Nong Khiaw · #1068 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nong Khiaw climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 103 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nong Khiaw in March
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 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherNong Khiaw's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Nong Khiaw in March
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 ↗
- Season
Dry season on the viewpoints
1 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyTrail seasonThe climbs up Pha Daeng and Nang None are steep steps and tree roots, and they are only reliably worth it when they are dry and the valley is not under cloud.
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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Nong Khiaw?
- March in Nong Khiaw: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Nong Khiaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Nong Khiaw in March?
- In March, Nong Khiaw averages a daily high of 31.9°C and a low of 19.3°C, with about 19.6 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nong Khiaw in March?
- Nong Khiaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 103 in March.
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