Laos Weather
🇱🇦 1 city covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
November to March
Weather in Laos at a glance
Our Laos coverage centers on Vientiane, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 94°F (34°C) in April and 81°F (27°C) in January, with about 164 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Vientiane - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: November to March
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Vientiane averages 9.4 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1948 mm (76.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Vientiane climate page.
Live weather across Laos today
Laos cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | 79° | Apr · 94° | Jan · 64° | 164 | 9.4 | 0 |
Laos weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 64° | 2 | 10.0 h/day |
| February | 85° | 66° | 2 | 10.4 h/day |
| March | 90° | 73° | 8 | 10.5 h/day |
| April | 94° | 76° | 8 | 10.8 h/day |
| May | 91° | 78° | 22 | 9.6 h/day |
| June | 88° | 77° | 25 | 8.6 h/day |
| July | 87° | 77° | 26 | 7.8 h/day |
| August | 86° | 76° | 26 | 7.1 h/day |
| September | 86° | 76° | 26 | 8.4 h/day |
| October | 86° | 74° | 14 | 9.8 h/day |
| November | 85° | 71° | 3 | 10.1 h/day |
| December | 81° | 65° | 2 | 9.8 h/day |
Laos weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Laos?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Laos?
Snow is essentially absent in the Laos cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Laos like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.