Month guide · Luang Prabang · Laos
Luang Prabang in February
What February is really like in Luang Prabang: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Warm, dry days and cool nights; haze from agricultural burning starts to appear late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 8th-warmest month in Luang Prabang: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Late rains (August–October). The wettest weeks give way to clearer weather in October, with full waterfalls, boat races and the festival of lights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Chinese New Year — busy with regional visitors (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Palace · Old Town centre
Royal Palace Museum (Haw Kham)
The palace built in the early 1900s for King Sisavang Vong blends Lao and French Beaux-Arts styles and preserves the royal throne hall, mirrored-mosaic walls and gifts from foreign governments.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Experience · Old Town centre
Morning alms giving (Tak Bat)
Keep at least a few metres away, never use flash, and only take part if it is meaningful to you, with rice bought from a trusted source rather than street hawkers.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
Market · Old Town centre
Night market
Every evening, Sisavangvong Road closes to traffic and fills with rows of red-roofed stalls selling Hmong embroidery, Lao silk, paper lanterns, coffee and silver.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Food
- Kids
Religious site · Old Town centre
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Look closely at the golden facade in the late afternoon sun, when the reliefs are easiest to read.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- History
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 15°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
It is one of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Warm, dry days and cool nights; haze from agricultural burning starts to appear late in the month.
+How warm is Luang Prabang in February?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in February?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.