Best Time to Visit Luang Prabang for Hiking – December Scores 82/100

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December, January, February

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18°C – 25°C

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The best time to visit Luang Prabang for hiking is December, January, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Luang Prabang

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
JanuaryOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Januaryarrow_forward	78Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	14	8.3	73%	dry
FebruaryOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Februaryarrow_forward	78Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	16	5.4	70%	dry
MarchOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Marcharrow_forward	69Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	29°	47	7.9	74%	dry
AprilOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Aprilarrow_forward	42Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	110	12.8	72%	shoulder
MayOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Mayarrow_forward	24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	25°	30°	172	18.4	78%	wet
JuneOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Junearrow_forward	20Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	245	21	82%	wet
JulyOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Julyarrow_forward	24Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	268	25	84%	wet
AugustOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Augustarrow_forward	25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	328	27.3	85%	wet
SeptemberOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Septemberarrow_forward	27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 40Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	29°	192	19.4	81%	wet
OctoberOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Octoberarrow_forward	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	28°	111	11.3	80%	shoulder
NovemberOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Novemberarrow_forward	75Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	37	7.1	77%	dry
DecemberOutdoor activities in Luang Prabang in Decemberarrow_forward	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	9	6	73%	dry