Is the weather good in Laos in January 2026?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Laos during January have been around +82°F.
In Laos the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +82°F in Vientiane to +81°F in Luang Prabang. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in January
- rainiest? Luang Prabang, with an average of 0 mm of rain and humidity of 77%;
- warmest? Vientiane, with daytime temperatures averaging +84°F;
- windiest? Vientiane, with an average of 1 m/s;
- coolest? Luang Prabang, with daytime temperatures averaging +81°F;
How good is the weather in Laos in January?
How warm is it in Laos during January?
This is how hot it usually is in January
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +82°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +59°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +84°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +59°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: April with an average +93°F during the day;
- Coldest: December with an average +81°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: April in Vientiane;
- Coldest month in coolest city: December in Luang Prabang;
Winds in Laos during January
January tends to offer light winds averaging 1 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in January:
- Highest average wind speed: Vientiane with 1 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Luang Prabang with 0 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Vientiane with 1 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Luang Prabang with 0 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Laos in January
Comparison between cities in January:
- Highest average rainfall: Luang Prabang with 14 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Vientiane with 8 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Luang Prabang with 7 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Vientiane with 3 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Luang Prabang with 23%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Vientiane with 10%;
- Highest average humidity: Luang Prabang with 77%;
- Lowest average humidity: Vientiane with 71%;
Tips for traveling to Laos in January
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Laos? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Laos based on the weather that January is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for January
- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Long, hot days bring risks - weather like this is one of the most challenging things we can do to our bodies. It's best to avoid going to Laos when it's so hot. Secondly, keep cool by staying in the shade, the pool or in an air-conditioned room. Pack clothes for the sun, for swimming but also for hydration.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Laos
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Laos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
