Best Time to Visit Vientiane for Backpacking – January Scores 85/100

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Backpacking Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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January, December, November

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23°C – 30°C

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The best time to visit Vientiane for backpacking is January, December, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Vientiane

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	8	2.4	66%	dry
February	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	32°	16	3.3	64%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	42	5.7	62%	dry
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	36°	85	8.5	66%	shoulder
May	40Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	34°	218	16.6	74%	wet
June	33Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	32°	253	18.9	79%	wet
July	36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	32°	275	21	80%	wet
August	36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	328	22.5	82%	wet
September	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	260	18.2	80%	wet
October	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	76	8.8	74%	shoulder
November	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	12	2.2	68%	dry
December	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	3	1.6	67%	dry