Month guide · Luang Prabang · Laos
Luang Prabang in March
What March is really like in Luang Prabang: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot and hazy as farmers burn fields across northern Laos; views from Mount Phousi are often murky.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 2nd-warmest month in Luang Prabang: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (31°C (88°F)), March is warmer; by April highs stay near 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Cool season (November–February). Dry, sunny days around 27–31°C with chilly mornings, clear views and the year's highest hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Luang Prabang, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Old Town centre
Wat Sene
Visit after the alms round, when novices return to the compound and the light is soft.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Market · Old Town centre
Morning market
From dawn, the lanes between Sisavangvong Road and the Mekong near the palace fill with sellers of river fish, herbs, sticky rice, dried river weed, buffalo skin and forest produce.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Experience · Nam Khan riverside
Nam Khan bamboo bridge
Cross in the late afternoon and return at sunset; the bridge only exists from roughly November to the start of the rains.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · Mekong riverfront
Mekong sunset cruise
Long wooden boats leave the riverside landings for a one- to two-hour trip on the Mekong as the sun sets behind the hills, passing fishermen, temples on the far bank and the confluence with the Nam Khan.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 18°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Luang Prabang in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and hazy as farmers burn fields across northern Laos; views from Mount Phousi are often murky.
+How warm is Luang Prabang in March?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.