Vientiane
Laos
When is the best time to visit Vientiane?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
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| January | 29.0 °C | 18.2 °C | 7 mm | 2.0 | 221 | 11.2 h |
| February | 31.0 °C | 19.3 °C | 17 mm | 2.0 | 215 | 11.6 h |
| March | 33.4 °C | 21.7 °C | 44 mm | 5.0 | 209 | 12.0 h |
| April | 34.8 °C | 24.2 °C | 89 mm | 7.0 | 214 | 12.5 h |
| May | 33.6 °C | 25.0 °C | 226 mm | 15.0 | 189 | 13.0 h |
| June | 32.6 °C | 25.4 °C | 264 mm | 18.0 | 141 | 13.2 h |
| July | 31.8 °C | 25.3 °C | 300 mm | 20.0 | 116 | 13.1 h |
| August | 31.4 °C | 25.0 °C | 341 mm | 21.0 | 124 | 12.7 h |
| September | 31.7 °C | 24.6 °C | 265 mm | 17.0 | 158 | 12.2 h |
| October | 31.7 °C | 23.9 °C | 87 mm | 8.0 | 210 | 11.7 h |
| November | 30.8 °C | 21.5 °C | 18 mm | 2.0 | 225 | 11.3 h |
| December | 28.9 °C | 19.2 °C | 5 mm | 1.0 | 225 | 11.1 h |
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Tours in Vientiane
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Vientiane
January in Vientiane: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 18 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
February in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
March in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
April in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
May in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 226 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
June in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 264 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
July in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 300 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
August in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 341 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
September in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 265 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
October in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
November in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
December in Vientiane: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Curious facts about Vientiane
- 89% of the year's rain falls between April and September.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 18°.
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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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October: 17° / 10°
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October: 20° / 13°
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