Monthly climate guide

Luang Prabang weather in December

Expect warm weather in Luang Prabang in December: afternoons reach about 24°C (76°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Around 19 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than November and about the same as January.

What stands out in December

Just 220 km apart, but Luang Prabang runs about 2°C cooler than Vientiane this month.
Rain is well below Luang Prabang's usual level (around 83% less).
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Luang Prabang.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 12°C.

December is typically Luang Prabang's coolest month.

Avg high

24°C

76°F

Avg low

12°C

54°F

Rainfall

19 mm

very dry

Humidity

74%

relative

Sky

45%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Average monthly climate in Luang Prabang
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	26°C / 78°F	13°C / 55°F	22 mm	70%	45%
February	29°C / 83°F	15°C / 58°F	6 mm	63%	32%
March	31°C / 88°F	18°C / 64°F	38 mm	59%	38%
April	32°C / 90°F	20°C / 69°F	84 mm	64%	57%
May	32°C / 90°F	22°C / 71°F	145 mm	73%	83%
June	31°C / 87°F	22°C / 71°F	142 mm	79%	93%
July	29°C / 84°F	21°C / 71°F	312 mm	85%	94%
August	28°C / 83°F	21°C / 70°F	337 mm	87%	94%
September	29°C / 83°F	21°C / 70°F	151 mm	85%	84%
October	28°C / 83°F	19°C / 66°F	72 mm	79%	64%
November	27°C / 81°F	16°C / 62°F	37 mm	78%	49%
December	24°C / 76°F	12°C / 54°F	19 mm	74%	45%

What to pack for December

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is December a good time to visit Luang Prabang?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Laos cities in December

Vientiane

27° / 15°C · 8 mm

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Luang Prabang in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Luang Prabang?

Yes. December is one of the best months for Luang Prabang, with highs around 24°C and about 19 mm of rain.

How warm is Luang Prabang in December?

Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in December?

Luang Prabang typically gets around 19 mm of rain in December — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Luang Prabang (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.