Best time to visit Luang Prabang

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November to February; March can be smoky from field burning.

Luang Prabang month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Good	31°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
March	Poor	34°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Poor	35°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Pi Mai
May	Poor	34°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Mixed	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Mixed	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	31°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Boun Ok Phansa
November	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
December	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

April🎉 Pi MaiLao New Year water festival, mid-April.
October🕯️ Boun Ok PhansaEnd of Buddhist Lent, with boat races and lantern boats.

Flights to Luang Prabang are usually cheapest in May–August. The catch: highs reach 34°C in May.
Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
Highs pass 35°C in April.
The heaviest rain falls in June–September.

Every dawn, hundreds of monks collect alms in the streets of Luang Prabang.

When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?

The best time to visit Luang Prabang is November–January. November to February; March can be smoky from field burning.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Luang Prabang?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–August, when demand is lowest.

When is Luang Prabang busiest?

Luang Prabang is busiest in December–February.

What is the weather like in Luang Prabang?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C, and December the coolest at 27°C. The wettest period is April–September.