Luang Prabang weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Luang Prabang: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (54°F) and cloud cover 42% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is warmer and wetter; February brings highs of 29°C (83°F) and 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
best month Weather score 89/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Luang Prabang.
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Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 14 mm (0.6 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Luang Prabang in January?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 12°C (54°F).
Luang Prabang weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 14 mm | 42% | best |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 6 mm | 35% | best |
| March | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 31 mm | 43% | best |
| April | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 61 mm | 58% | fair |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 121 mm | 83% | fair |
| June | 31°C (87°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 116 mm | 93% | fair |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 219 mm | 94% | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 234 mm | 94% | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 127 mm | 83% | fair |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 55 mm | 65% | best |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 23 mm | 44% | best |
| December | 25°C (77°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 12 mm | 44% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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