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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, November

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Avoid

April, May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

23°C – 30°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🏖️ Planning your beach holiday to Vientiane?

The best time to visit Vientiane for a sun and beach holiday is January, December, November.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Vientiane

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°8
February
91Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°16
March
73Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°42
April
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°85
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°218
June
34Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°253
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°275
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°328
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°260
October
71Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°76
November
92Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°12
December
99Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°3

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Vientiane

When is the best time to visit Vientiane for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Vientiane for sun & beach is typically in January, December, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Vientiane?

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Rainy season typically: May–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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