Best time to go to Vientiane Average weather of Vientiane, Laos

When is the best time to go to Vientiane?

When is the best time to go to Vientiane? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Vientiane are January, February, March, October, November and December
On average, the warmest months are February, March, April and May
The rainiest months are July and August

Annual weather in Vientiane

For full information about the climate and weather in Vientiane a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	65°F/86°F	0.9in	perfect weather	Vientiane in january
February	70°F/95°F	0.4in	perfect weather	Vientiane in february
March	77°F/99°F	1.6in	good weather	Vientiane in march
April	83°F/101°F	3.8in	tolerable weather	Vientiane in april
May	83°F/97°F	11.8in	tolerable weather	Vientiane in may
June	81°F/92°F	13.9in	tolerable weather	Vientiane in june
July	79°F/90°F	18.7in	bad weather	Vientiane in july
August	77°F/90°F	20.3in	very bad weather	Vientiane in august
September	77°F/90°F	14.3in	tolerable weather	Vientiane in september
October	76°F/90°F	5.6in	good weather	Vientiane in october
November	72°F/88°F	1.3in	perfect weather	Vientiane in november
December	65°F/86°F	0.6in	perfect weather	Vientiane in december

Weather and climate in Vientiane

Vientiane enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Vientiane is 92°F (ranging from 86°F in december to 101°F in april). Annual rainfall is 93in, with a minimum of 0.4in in february and a maximum of 20.3in in august.

In january the climate is very good. The record temperature this month is 97°F and it rains about 0.9in each month.
Between the months of february and march the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 97°F in average and it rains about 1.6in each month.
In the month of april the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 101°F and it rains about 3.8in each month.
In the month of may the climate is bad. At lunchtime, it's 97°F in average.
Between june and august the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 97°F and it rains in august about 20.3in.
In september the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 97°F and you can expect to have 14.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
From october to november the climate is good. The temperature rises to 88°F.
In the month of december the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 85°F in average and it rains about 0.6in each month.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Vientiane

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Vientiane: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Vientiane

Find out when Vientiane has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Vientiane

Very low season in Vientiane
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April, May and June.
Low season in Vientiane
The months with low numbers of tourists are: July, August, September and October.
High season in Vientiane
The number of visitors to Vientiane is high in: January, February and November.
Peak season in Vientiane
The largest number of tourists visiting Vientiane is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Vientiane month by month

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Average price for flights to Vientiane

A return flight between London and Vientiane is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 838 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 468 more for your airline ticket to Vientiane if you go in august.

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