Vientiane weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was clear and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (2.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Vientiane sits 178 m (584 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 15%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (2.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Sep
About Vientiane weather
Is it raining in Vientiane right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (2.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Vientiane this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–33° and lows of 23–26°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Vientiane lately?
In the past 7 days, Vientiane had 4 rainy days and 11.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Vientiane?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Vientiane weather by month
When is the best time to visit Vientiane?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Vientiane is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in December to 37°C (98°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Vientiane?
August is the wettest month, with about 246 mm (9.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Vientiane?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F).
Does Vientiane have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Vientiane weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months