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Luang Prabang in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Luang Prabang in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Luang Prabang in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Luang Prabang in September 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 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 180 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the wettest month of the year in Luang Prabang;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
180 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Luang Prabang has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Luang Prabang in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Luang Prabang for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +88°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 down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +84°F.

Is Luang Prabang warm or cold in September?

Luang Prabang is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +72°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Luang Prabang:

Climate in Luang Prabang in September

Luang Prabang weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+64°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
282 mm180 mm74 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
85%85%82%
Air pressure
1005 HPa1008 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
002
Cloudy days
139
Rainy days
292518
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 282 mm to 180 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Luang Prabang in September 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 September, going from 0 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Luang Prabang based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 87%, leading to total precipitation of around 221 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September 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 September in Luang Prabang?

This is the weather in Luang Prabang in September 2024:
1 September
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+90°F
2 September
☁️
+93°F
3 September
☁️
+93°F
4 September
☁️
+90°F
5 September
☁️
+88°F
6 September
🌧️
+89°F
7 September
🌧️
+94°F
8 September
🌧️
+94°F
9 September
🌧️
+87°F
10 September
🌧️
+83°F
11 September
🌧️
+86°F
12 September
☁️
+85°F
13 September
🌧️
+80°F
14 September
🌧️
+87°F
15 September
☁️
+82°F
16 September
🌧️
+84°F
17 September
🌧️
+83°F
18 September
🌧️
+84°F
19 September
☁️
+87°F
20 September
☁️
+90°F
21 September
☁️
+93°F
22 September
☁️
+93°F
23 September
☀️
+90°F
24 September
🌧️
+91°F
25 September
☁️
+90°F
26 September
🌧️
+82°F
27 September
🌧️
+83°F
28 September
🌧️
+83°F
29 September
🌧️
+84°F
30 September
☁️
+83°F
In September 2024 Luang Prabang had 1 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 0 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Luang Prabang climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Luang Prabang in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Luang Prabang?

It’s always a good time to visit Luang Prabang, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Luang Prabang in September?

September 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 September?

Luang Prabang is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Luang Prabang in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Luang Prabang in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Luang Prabang

Source of the data

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.