Laos Weather Forecast
Laos weather: 79°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Laos is a country in Asia. Laos is a country in Asia with its capital at Vientiane. It has a population of about 7.6 million. The capital is Vientiane.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Laos with light drizzle. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 77°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Laos is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is tropical. May, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 62°F.
Nearby highlights include Mekong River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is 3.1°F below the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Laos today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 2,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Laos
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Weather in Laos right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:09 AM, Aug 6 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Laos
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 77° | 100% · 1,8 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 85° / 77° | 95% · 1,5 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 76° | 97% · 1,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 76° | 100% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 76° | 96% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 77° | 94% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 76° | 94% · 1,5 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 77° | 88% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 78° | 88% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 78° | 90% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 78° | 77% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 79° | 86% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 78° | 74% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 77° | 76% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 78° | 85% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌧️ Showers | 90° / 76° | 85% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 7 |
Climate in Laos month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 62° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 87° | 68° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 91° | 72° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 96° | 77° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 91° | 77° | 9,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 89° | 77° | 13,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 76° | 13,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 76° | 13,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 87° | 75° | 19,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 88° | 74° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 70° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 83° | 66° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Laos
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Air quality and pollen in Laos
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Laos
Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by river in Laos
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Laos?
Laos is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 17.9757, 102.6331. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Laos right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 91% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Laos?
January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Laos, which has a tropical climate. May, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Laos in?
Laos observes Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00). The local time is 2:09 AM.
How many people live in Laos?
Laos has a population of approximately 7.6 million.
What are the top things to do in Laos?
Popular options include Mekong River.
What places are in Laos?
Laos covers 1 places in this atlas, including Mekong River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 6, 2026 at 2:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
