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Weather & Climate in Luang Prabang, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
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
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jan 19, 2000 | 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M5.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 61 km W of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.8 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 37 km S of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 44 km N of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos | M4.5 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 31 km NNW of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | M4.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2009 | 4 km W of Muang Xay, Laos | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 72 km N of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 54 km ENE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 49 km NNW of Muang Xay, Laos | M4.0 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Nov 10, 2009 | 8 km WNW of Muang Xay, Laos | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").