Monthly climate guide

Luang Prabang weather in January

Expect warm weather in Luang Prabang in January: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (55°F). Around 22 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

Expect a big gap between day and night — about 13°C.
Only one month is cooler in Luang Prabang than January.
Rain is well below Luang Prabang's usual level (around 81% less).
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Luang Prabang.

Avg high

26°C

78°F

Avg low

13°C

55°F

Rainfall

22 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

70%

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 January

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

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Is January 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 January

Vientiane

28° / 15°C · 9 mm

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Luang Prabang in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Luang Prabang?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Luang Prabang, with highs around 26°C and about 22 mm of rain.

How warm is Luang Prabang in January?

Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in January?

Luang Prabang typically gets around 22 mm of rain in January — fairly 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.