Laos Climate

Laos is situated in tropical region, near the equator. Laos climate is hot and humid. But not all parts of Laos has the same climate. If you are heading to the north you will notice the climate is much cooler there than in the south.

Laos is a tropical country and has tropical climate. Laos has two distinctive seasons known as raining season and dry season. During dry season in some days the temperature can reach as high as 45 degree census and in raining season the weather is hot too but a little cooler after the rain. The average temperature of Laos climate is around thirty degrees celsius.

Dry season starts from November until the end April, during November to February the weather is cooler due to the cold wind bring cold weather from the Vietnam coast line. April is the hottest month in Laos and during this month Lao's people celebrate Lao's new year by throwing water to each others. According to their tradition water can wash away bad luck so in new year Lao's people can start their new life fresh again.

The raining season starts from May until the end of October during this time the farmers cultivate the rice field. The average rainfall over the country is approximately between 1,000 mm to 2,000 mm but the rainfall is varied from areas to areas.

Here are brief details of Laos climate in the main cities over the country:

Luang Prabang city:

Luang Prabang is situated in the northern part of Laos surrounding by mountains and forests. Therefore, the climate there is fresher and cooler compare to others cities in Laos. Luang Prabang's weather is approximately in the mid twenty to thirties with the fresh wind coming from Vietnam over the mountains. Average rain fall is higher compare to the others cities in the country.

Vientiane The Capital city:
Vientiane is situated in middle part of the country in the low land area along the Mekong river. Vientiane climate is hot and humid all year. The average temperature is around thirty degrees census. Vientiane temperature is lower between January to March.

Xieng Khuoang City:

Xieng Khuoang is situated is the eastern part of Laos near Vietnam border. The climate there is cooler due to the Annamite mountains range and dense forest near its border. The averagetemperature is in the mid twenty.

Pakse City:

Pakse climate is the hottest of all. Pakse is situated in the south of Laos near Mekong river. The average temperature is around thirty degrees celsius. Boliven plateau only 50 kms awayfrom Pakse is ideal places for coffee cultivation as the weather there is cold. At night the temperature can drop as low as zero degrees celsius in some months.

In summary, Laos climate varied from places to places. In the north is much cooler than in the south except in the Boliven Plateau near Parkse. The average temperature in Laos is around 30 degrees celsius. Laos weather is hot and humid through the year and the average rainfall is between 1,000mm t0 2,000mm per year.

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