Laos weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Laos in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Laos in August?
August in Laos generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day the temperature is warm in Muang Phônsavan at 27°C and very warm in Vientiane at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Vientiane and 20°C in Muang Phônsavan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ban Phônsavan with an average of 306 mm to heavy rainfall in Vang Vieng with 552 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Luang Prabang. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 131 hours of sunlight expected in Luang Prabang. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Laos, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Laos's yearly weather, check out our Laos climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Laos?
Luang Prabang
In August Luang Prabang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vientiane
In August Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vang Vieng
In August Vang Vieng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pakse
In August Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Savannakhet
In August Savannakhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Laos?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Laos with often poor weather in Luang Prabang.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Luang Prabang. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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