Luang Prabang weather
At 2:15 AM local time it was clear and 25°C (76°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Luang Prabang sits 292 m (958 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 Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 6%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season Jul–Aug
About Luang Prabang weather
Is it raining in Luang Prabang right now?
No. It’s clear and 25° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Luang Prabang this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–34° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Luang Prabang lately?
In the past 7 days, Luang Prabang had 4 rainy days and 6.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Luang Prabang?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Luang Prabang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Luang Prabang is Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in December to 33°C (91°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Luang Prabang?
August is the wettest month, with about 234 mm (9.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Luang Prabang?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Does Luang Prabang have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Luang Prabang weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months