Houaphan weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Houaphan, Laos. Like most weather services, we show Houaphan at one spot: Xam Nua, its largest city. At 4:30 AM local time it was clear and 19°C (67°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (3.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (3.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season Jul–Aug
About Xam Nua weather
Is it raining in Xam Nua right now?
No. It’s clear and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (3.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Xam Nua this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–30° and lows of 17–19°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Xam Nua lately?
In the past 7 days, Xam Nua had 4 rainy days and 9.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Xam Nua?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Houaphan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Houaphan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Houaphan is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (69°F) in December to 30°C (85°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Houaphan?
August is the wettest month, with about 201 mm (7.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Houaphan?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F).
Does Houaphan have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Xam Nua), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months