Luang Prabang in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Luang Prabang has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Luang Prabang in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Luang Prabang for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +93°F during the day and a minimum of +68°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +84°F.
Is Luang Prabang warm or cold in October?
Luang Prabang is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +72°F to +68°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Luang Prabang:
Climate in Luang Prabang in October
Luang Prabang weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+84°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+64°F
+55°F
+45°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+95°F
+93°F
Rainfall
180 mm
74 mm
21 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
85%
82%
79%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
0
2
8
Cloudy days
3
9
13
Rainy days
25
18
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 180 mm to 74 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 0 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 0 to 2.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Luang Prabang in October 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 increasing during October, going from 0 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Luang Prabang based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 79 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 October in Luang Prabang?
This is the weather in Luang Prabang in October 2024:
1 October
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+88°F
2 October
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+89°F
3 October
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+92°F
4 October
🌧️
+93°F
5 October
☁️
+92°F
6 October
☁️
+92°F
7 October
🌧️
+90°F
8 October
☁️
+84°F
9 October
☁️
+84°F
10 October
☁️
+86°F
11 October
☁️
+88°F
12 October
☁️
+86°F
13 October
🌧️
+86°F
14 October
🌧️
+85°F
15 October
☁️
+86°F
16 October
☁️
+86°F
17 October
☀️
+87°F
18 October
☁️
+88°F
19 October
☁️
+90°F
20 October
☁️
+88°F
21 October
☀️
+87°F
22 October
☀️
+87°F
23 October
☀️
+87°F
24 October
☁️
+89°F
25 October
☀️
+89°F
26 October
☁️
+88°F
27 October
🌧️
+84°F
28 October
🌧️
+85°F
29 October
☁️
+85°F
30 October
☁️
+85°F
31 October
☁️
+84°F
In October 2024 Luang Prabang had 5 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 0 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Luang Prabang climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Luang Prabang in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
It’s always a good time to visit Luang Prabang, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Luang Prabang in October?
October 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 October?
Luang Prabang is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Luang Prabang in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Luang Prabang in October, 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.