Vientiane weather in January

January in Vientiane: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Vientiane · #37 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Vientiane climate normals — January

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low17°C / 62°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Rainfall2 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity62%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)62🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Vientiane in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Vientiane?
January in Vientiane: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Vientiane on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Vientiane in January?
In January, Vientiane averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 16.9°C, with about 1.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Vientiane in January?
Vientiane has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in January.

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