Xam Nua weather
At 2:30 AM local time it was clear and 20°C (68°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Xam Nua sits 959 m (3,146 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Xam Nua, Houaphan, Laos.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
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 20° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
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.
Xam Nua weather by month
When is the best time to visit Xam Nua?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Xam Nua 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 Xam Nua?
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 Xam Nua?
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 Xam Nua 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months