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Best time to visit Vientiane

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One of the most laid-back capitals in Asia.

Vientiane month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
February	Good	31°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
March	Mixed	33°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Poor	34°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Poor	33°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	31°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	31°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	That Luang Festival
December	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to Vientiane are usually cheapest in May–August. The catch: highs reach 33°C in May.
The heaviest rain falls in June–September.

Vientiane’s Patuxai arch is said to use cement donated for an airport runway.

When is the best time to visit Vientiane?

The best time to visit Vientiane is November–January. One of the most laid-back capitals in Asia.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Vientiane?

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

When is Vientiane busiest?

Vientiane rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Vientiane?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and January the coolest at 28°C. The wettest period is April–September.