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When is the best time to visit Laos?

Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to Laos depends on your preferences.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Special
Hot weather in Laos
Hot weather in Laos
Wet season in Laos
Wet season in Laos
Activity
Trekking  Laos
Cycling Laos
Climbing in Laos
Trekking  Laos
Cycling Laos
Climbing in Laos
Cave exploration in Laos
Cave exploration in Laos
Cave exploration in Laos
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Laos
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Laos
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Laos
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Laos
Kayaking / Rafting / Canoeing in Laos
Trekking  Laos
Cycling Laos
Climbing in Laos
Trekking  Laos
Cycling Laos
Climbing in Laos
Wildlife
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Freshwater Dolphins
Don´t visit elephants
Events
Makha Busa
Bun Pi Mai
Bun Bang Fai
Bun Khao Phansa
Bun Awk Phansa
Bun Nam
High Season

It runs from November to March, and it´s definably the best season you can attend, with slightly warm days, cool nights and light rain that beautify the meadows and fields. In the mountains you can find very cold and even freezing climates. In the weeks of Christmas and New Year there is little availability for reservations and lodging.

Shoulder Season

July and August are the middle season months in Laos. In July there are abundant rains but the weather is unstable, there are warm days followed by cold days and so on. In August the rains are low enough to resume outdoor activities.

Low Season

From April to July along with September and October are the low season months. April and May are the hottest months of Laos, visitors melt with temperatures of almost 40 °C, September and October are rainy months, rivers become navigable thanks to the abundant tinkers and the skies are filled with clouds of curious shapes.

Your trip to Laos

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Your travel to Laos has about 247% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.

emissions
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
247%
Your flight
Climate compatible yearly CO₂ budget
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Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends. If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.

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