Surrounded by jungle, with the Mekong River flowing through, Luang Prabang enjoys a tropical monsoon climate. There are two seasons in this weather: one dry and one wet. The dry season comes from November to May while the rainy season lasts from May to October. Overall, the annual average temperature is approximately 77 degrees Fahrenheit and it is very humid most days, with annual precipitation of approximately 1300 mm.

The rainy season can be pretty cold and depending on the day and the altitude, there can be torrential rainfall. During this time, the Laotians anticipate the verdant fields and jungles to be replenished around then. However, for visitors, the monsoon season only has strong rain for small intervals of time. It can rain hard pellets for an hour and then the clouds will clear and the sun will shine. In Luang Prabang, August is the wettest month.  

When it is coldest in Luang Prabang, temperatures can rest at around 60 degrees Farenheit. During the colder months, it gets chilly at night and in the very early morning (when Luang Prabang is always very much awake…at sunrise).  

During the hottest time of the year in the dry season between March and May, temperatures can reach 90 to 100 degrees F. 

The best time of the year to visit is between October to March when the temperatures are in the comfortable 70s.