Vientiane weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Vientiane, Laos. Like most weather services, we show Vientiane at one spot: Vang Vieng, its largest city. At 8:30 AM local time it was clear and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 11%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season Jul–Aug
About Vang Vieng weather
Is it raining in Vang Vieng right now?
No. It’s clear and 28° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Vang Vieng this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 21–23°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Vang Vieng lately?
In the past 7 days, Vang Vieng had 5 rainy days and 22.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Vang Vieng?
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 Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (78°F) in December to 32°C (90°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Vientiane?
August is the wettest month, with about 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain on average. February 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 32°C (90°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (78°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F).
Does Vientiane have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Vang Vieng), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months