When to go to Laos?

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Laos is subject to a tropical climate which is influenced by the monsoon. Between the months of April and October, it is the rain season. It is hot during this time, with temperatures being able to reach 30°C in the month of May. At this time of year, rain is very frequent in the south of the country. By contrast, in Vientiane, the weather is drier, and it generally only rains in the evenings. As for the dry season, this stretches from November to March. Temperatures are moderate and milder than during the rain season. If you are thinking of heading into the mountains, it is strongly recommended to take warm clothing with you.

Below you will find all the climatic information to know when to go to Laos.
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Temperatures Vientiane

Jan Feb March April May June Jul August Sept Oct nov. dec.
Min temperature18°19°22°24°25°25°25°25°24°23°20°18°
Max temperature29°31°33°35°33°32°32°31°31°31°30°29°

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Rainfall Vientiane


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The weather month by month in Laos

Weather Vientiane in January

18 to 29°

20 d/month
6 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day
1 day

In January, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 1 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in February

19 to 31°

22 d/month
5 d/month
1 day
1 day
-1 d/month

In February, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 19 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 7 inches, for 31 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in March

22 to 33°

22 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In March, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 15 inches, for 27 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in April

24 to 35°

16 d/month
8 d/month
3 d/month
3 d/month

In April, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 35 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 36 inches, for 25 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in May

25 to 33°

9 d/month
8 d/month
8 d/month
6 d/month

In May, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 33 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 59 inches, for 17 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in June

25 to 32°

11 d/month
8 d/month
6 d/month
4 d/month
1 day

In June, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 100 inches, for 14 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in July

25 to 32°

15 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In July, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 32 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 94 inches, for 9 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in August

25 to 31°

14 d/month
8 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In August, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 25 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 141 inches, for 9 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in September

24 to 31°

16 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month
2 d/month

In September, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 24 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 109 inches, for 8 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in October

23 to 31°

14 d/month
7 d/month
5 d/month
3 d/month
2 d/month

In October, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 31 in the afternoon. Températures are really hot. The average rainfall is around 44 inches, for 21 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in November

20 to 30°

17 d/month
9 d/month
3 d/month
1 day

In November, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 20 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 9 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Vientiane in December

18 to 29°

19 d/month
8 d/month
2 d/month
1 day
1 day

In December, in Vientiane, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 29 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 0 inches, for 29 days without rain.

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