Luang Prabang in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 29 rainy days with an average precipitation of 282 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
282 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Luang Prabang has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Luang Prabang in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Luang Prabang for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +90°F.
Is Luang Prabang warm or cold in August?
Luang Prabang is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +73°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Luang Prabang:
Climate in Luang Prabang in August
Luang Prabang weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+68°F
+70°F
+64°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+95°F
+95°F
Rainfall
240 mm
282 mm
180 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
83%
85%
85%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1005 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
1
3
Rainy days
28
29
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 240 mm to 282 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Luang Prabang in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 0 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Luang Prabang is gradually decreasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Luang Prabang based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 409 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Luang Prabang, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Luang Prabang wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 282 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 25% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Luang Prabang?
This is the weather in Luang Prabang in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+84°F
2 August
🌧️
+83°F
3 August
🌧️
+84°F
4 August
🌧️
+79°F
5 August
🌧️
+77°F
6 August
🌧️
+77°F
7 August
🌧️
+77°F
8 August
🌧️
+77°F
9 August
☁️
+81°F
10 August
☁️
+87°F
11 August
☁️
+86°F
12 August
🌧️
+86°F
13 August
🌧️
+89°F
14 August
🌧️
+85°F
15 August
🌧️
+82°F
16 August
☁️
+86°F
17 August
☁️
+93°F
18 August
☁️
+92°F
19 August
🌧️
+92°F
20 August
🌧️
+83°F
21 August
☁️
+91°F
22 August
☁️
+89°F
23 August
🌧️
+88°F
24 August
🌧️
+88°F
25 August
🌧️
+86°F
26 August
🌧️
+85°F
27 August
☁️
+84°F
28 August
🌧️
+88°F
29 August
☁️
+82°F
30 August
🌧️
+87°F
31 August
☁️
+90°F
In August 2024 Luang Prabang had 0 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 0 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Luang Prabang climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Luang Prabang in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+84°F) and the highest in 2019 (+90°F). The driest year was 2019 with only 715 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 2040 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Luang Prabang in August:
Is August a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
It’s always a good time to visit Luang Prabang, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Luang Prabang in August?
August is warm in Luang Prabang. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Luang Prabang rainy in August?
Luang Prabang is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Luang Prabang in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Luang Prabang in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Luang Prabang, 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.
