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Best time to visit Laos
The best time to visit in Laos is from January until June and September until December, when you will have a warm or hot temperature and limited till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Laos is 37°C in April and the lowest is 28°C in December.
Laos has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Laos or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Laos by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 29 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 8 | 4 | 17 | 35 | 107 | 119 | 159 | 164 | 141 | 58 | 16 | 7 |
Climate data from city: Vientiane
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14 day weather forecast Laos
The weather for in Laos will be around 30° degrees in the next 14 days with several days chance of light rain showers or even quite a bit of rain.
The weather forecast for Laos is based on the weather conditions in the city of Vientiane.
Weather forecast this week
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Wednesday 27 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 20° |
0 mm | 0% | 1 m/s | 8 | |
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Thursday 28 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
28° 20° |
0.1 mm | 20% | 1 m/s | 3 | |
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Friday 29 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
28° 21° |
3.9 mm | 55% | 1 m/s | 6 | |
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Saturday 30 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 21° |
4.9 mm | 60% | 2 m/s | 8 | |
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Sunday 31 Oct | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
28° 21° |
1.4 mm | 30% | 1 m/s | 6 | |
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Monday 1 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 20° |
9.6 mm | 75% | 1 m/s | 5 | |
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Tuesday 2 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 21° |
5.5 mm | 65% | 1 m/s | 3 |
Weather forecast next week
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Wednesday 3 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 21° |
8.1 mm | 75% | 1 m/s | 5 | |
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Thursday 4 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 21° |
1.1 mm | 25% | 1 m/s | 7 | |
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Friday 5 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 22° |
2.8 mm | 50% | 1 m/s | 6 | |
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Saturday 6 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 22° |
0.1 mm | 20% | 1 m/s | 5 | |
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Sunday 7 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 23° |
1.1 mm | 25% | 1 m/s | 2 | |
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Monday 8 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 23° |
8.1 mm | 75% | 1 m/s | 6 | |
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Tuesday 9 Nov | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 21° |
3.4 mm | 55% | 3 m/s | 5 |
Climate Laos
Laos has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. It is warm every month with both a wet and dry season. The average annual temperature for Laos is 32° degrees and there is about 835 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 186 days a year with an average humidity of 67% and an UV-index of 7.
Climate table of Laos
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 29 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 17 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 8 | 4 | 17 | 35 | 107 | 119 | 159 | 164 | 141 | 58 | 16 | 7 |
| Days with rain | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Dry days | 27 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 25 | 28 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| UV-index | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Climate data from city: Vientiane
Laos weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Laos? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
Weather experiences Laos
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Popular places in Laos
- Vientiane
- Ban Phiangmi
- Ban Tang-Un-Tai
- Ban Chan-Nua
- Ban Hatkhagnao
- Ban Phouchia
- Ban Nakhou
- Lamam
- Ban Tang-Un-Nua
- Ban Paliang-Vanlao
- Ban Nong-O-Gnai
- Ban Tapong-Alang
- Ban Phônthong
- Ban Nongdôn
- Ban Saluan
- Ban Nakhikak
- Ban Nathon
- Ban Khang
- Ban Cha-Oup
- Ban Ông
- Ban Nalè
- Ban Mai
- Ban Nabông
- Ban Man
- Ban Mouang
- Ban Sôp-Lap-Tai
- Ban Salou
- Ban Xia
- Ban Naphouak
- Ban Napang
- Ban Nagnang
- Ban Konching
- Ban Viangxai
- Ban Enlu
- Ban Phia
- Attapu
- Louangphabang
- Pakxé
- Savannakhét
- Thakhèk
- Xam Nua
- Xaignabouli
- Champasak
- Ban Houaynon
- Phôngsali
- Salavan
- Xiangkhoang
- Louang Namtha
- Ban Khamhoung-Noy
- Ban Bouttaphan
- Ban Naveu-Nua
- Ban Kaixouay
- Ban Kaingéng-Mai
- Ban Kèoven
- Na Mi
- Ban Houay-Tang
- Ban Thabôk
- Ban Houaytangan
- Ban Phoulava
- Ban Phouti
- Ban Pakpa
- Ban Mounlapamôk
- Ban Tha
- Ban Nônsavang
- Ban Nagnang
- Ban Khanghông
- Ban Nongphu
- Ban Taiphakhao
- Ban Xénua
- Ban Donsén
- Ban Phônsavai
- Ban Toumli-Thông
Frequently asked questions
Where is Laos?
Laos lies in a straight line about 13,270 km from United States (New York → Vientiane).
How long is the flight to Laos?
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Laos is approximately 15 h. 50 min.
What are the largest airports in Laos?
These are the largest airports in Laos:
- Wattay International Airport – Vientiane
How many inhabitants are there in Laos?
Laos has approximately 6,492,400 inhabitants.
How big is Laos?
The area of Laos is around 236,800 km². It is slightly smaller than United States.
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
What is the currency of Laos?
In Laos the Lao kip (LAK) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 27 October 2021
- 1 Lao kip = 9,281.00 US dollar
- 1 US dollar = 0.000 Lao kip
- 10 Lao kip = 92,810.00 US dollar
- 10 US dollar = 0.001 Lao kip
- 100 Lao kip = 928,099.96 US dollar
- 100 US dollar = 0.011 Lao kip
What is the area code of Laos?
The area code to call Laos is +856.