Luang Prabang, Laos

Full City Profile

47,378 Population 10/sq mi density

971 ft Elevation 296 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 24°C

Luang Prabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	75.7°F
	40% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	971 ft (296 m)
Area	316.6 sq mi (820.0 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	19.8933°N, 102.1525°W
Timezone	Asia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 11.97"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 7, 2021.

Jan 19, 2000	73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand	M5.4	91 km
Sep 28, 1996	61 km W of Muang Phônsavan, Laos	M4.8	63 km
Jul 7, 2021	53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand	M4.7	106 km
Apr 3, 2003	83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.7	135 km
Feb 23, 2011	37 km S of Sainyabuli, Laos	M4.6	118 km
Jul 2, 2002	44 km N of Chiang Klang, Thailand	M4.5	144 km
May 5, 2017	64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos	M4.5	66 km
Mar 31, 1999	31 km NNW of Sainyabuli, Laos	M4.5	67 km
May 2, 2007	73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.5	138 km
Jun 21, 1995	83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos	M4.4	126 km
Oct 14, 2009	4 km W of Muang Xay, Laos	M4.3	92 km
Jun 21, 1995	72 km N of Muang Phônsavan, Laos	M4.2	116 km
May 16, 2007	54 km ENE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos	M4.1	142 km
Feb 28, 2020	49 km NNW of Muang Xay, Laos	M4.0	140 km
Nov 10, 2009	8 km WNW of Muang Xay, Laos	M4.0	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	71°F (21°C)	0.9 in
March	76°F (24°C)	1.5 in
April	80°F (27°C)	3.6 in
May	81°F (27°C)	6.5 in
June	81°F (27°C)	7.1 in	Warmest
July	80°F (27°C)	9.8 in
August	80°F (27°C)	12.0 in	Wettest
September	79°F (26°C)	6.9 in
October	77°F (25°C)	3.4 in
November	71°F (22°C)	1.2 in
December	67°F (19°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Luang Prabang has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in December to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (0.5").

View full weather details →