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Luang Prabang Province

Region · 🇱🇦 Laos
Population 467,157
Area 20,055 km²
Time zone Asia/Vientiane
Luang Prabang Province

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Luang Prabang Province Essentials

Luang Prabang Province centers on its UNESCO-listed capital, where 16th-century temples like Wat Xieng Thong stand alongside French colonial architecture. The region’s spiritual landscape includes the Pak Ou Caves’ thousands of Buddha icons and the panoramic views from Mount Phousi. Natural landmarks feature the turquoise, three-tiered Kuang Si Falls and the seasonal cascades of Tad Sae. Cultural heritage is preserved at the 1904 Royal Palace and through the daily rhythms of the morning and night markets, which offer local produce and traditional Lao handicrafts.

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Luang Prabang’s landscape is defined by the multi-tiered turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls and its adjacent Asiatic black bear sanctuary. In the heart of the old town, Mount Phousi provides panoramic views, while the Royal Palace grounds house the 20th-century Haw Pha Bang temple. Cultural landmarks extend to the Pak Ou Caves, containing thousands of Buddha images along the Mekong River, and the golden-spired Wat Pa Phon Phao, a forest temple known for its peaceful hilltop setting.

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Sacred Temples & Shrines

Luang Prabang’s spiritual heritage is preserved through its diverse Buddhist architecture and sacred sites. This selection includes Wat Xieng Thong, a 16th-century landmark known for its sweeping roofs, and Wat Visoun, the city’s oldest temple established in 1513. The collection extends to the Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of Buddha images overlook the Mekong, and Mount Phousi, which provides a central vantage point over the peninsula. Intricate craftsmanship is showcased at Wat Sene Souk Haram’s gilded maroon walls and the well-maintained gardens of Wat Choum Khong, illustrating the region's deep-rooted religious history.

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Nature & Viewpoints

Luang Prabang’s landscape is defined by the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, carved limestone karsts, and dense jungle. This collection includes the three-tiered Kuang Si Falls, known for its turquoise pools, and the multi-level Tad Sae Waterfalls. Cultural landmarks integrated into the terrain include the Pak Ou Caves, housing thousands of Buddha images, and Mount Phousi, which offers 360-degree views of the UNESCO-protected town center. Higher altitude vantage points like Phadeng Peak and Phanoi provide panoramic views over the rugged northern Laotian highlands.

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Luang Prabang Province — Map

Luang Prabang Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 11°–33°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 33°) · extremes 13°–37°
  • 18° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 36°) · extremes 17°–39°
  • 21° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 39°) · extremes 20°–41°
  • 23° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 40°) · extremes 22°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 39°) · extremes 24°–38°
  • 25° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 38°) · extremes 23°–37°
  • 24° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 23°–36°
  • 24° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–36°
  • 24° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–36°
  • 22° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 13°–35°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 10°–33°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Laotian Kip LAK · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type A / Type B / Type C / Type E / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Lao
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+856
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Luang Prabang Province
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Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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