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Weather & Climate in Vang Vieng, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vang Vieng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 679.5 sq mi (1,759.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9235°N, 102.4478°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 28, 1996 | 61 km W of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 37 km S of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos | M4.5 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 31 km NNW of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.5 | 148 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 15.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 29.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 23.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Vang Vieng has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 68°F in December to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 112.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.1") and January the driest (0.3").