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Luang Prabang
Visit in February — score 87/100 · avg high 87°F · 4 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#2Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80 | 69° | 81° | 60° | 6 | 33 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| February | 87 | 73° | 87° | 62° | 4 | 24 | 11.3h | High | Average |
| March | 75 | 79° | 92° | 68° | 7 | 32 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| April | 59 | 82° | 94° | 72° | 12 | 83 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| May | 34 | 83° | 93° | 75° | 21 | 162 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 36 | 82° | 91° | 76° | 25 | 190 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 35 | 81° | 89° | 76° | 26 | 292 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 35 | 80° | 87° | 75° | 27 | 345 | 12.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 36 | 80° | 86° | 74° | 26 | 239 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 52 | 78° | 85° | 71° | 17 | 102 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 78 | 74° | 84° | 67° | 8 | 35 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 83 | 70° | 81° | 61° | 4 | 19 | 10.8h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 72°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Luang Prabang (March, April, May) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 72°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Summer
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Luang Prabang (June, July, August) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 76°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 36/100.
Fall
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Luang Prabang (September, October, November) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 71°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Winter
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Luang Prabang (December, January, February) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 61°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 87/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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