Month guide · Luang Prabang · Laos
Luang Prabang in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Clear skies, green hills and comfortable temperatures; one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 10th-warmest month in Luang Prabang: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:32
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Early rains (May–July). Afternoon storms clear the air, the countryside turns green and hotels lower their rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Luang Prabang, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Old Town centre
Royal Palace Museum (Haw Kham)
Bags and cameras go into lockers; shoulders and knees must be covered, and shorts are not allowed.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Experience · Old Town centre
Morning alms giving (Tak Bat)
At first light, lines of monks and novices walk barefoot along Sakkaline and Sisavangvong roads while residents kneel to place sticky rice in their bowls.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
Market · Old Town centre
Night market
Bargain gently, and look for weavers selling their own work; prices are lower than in the boutiques.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Food
- Kids
Religious site · Old Town centre
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
Next to the Royal Palace, this late-18th-century monastery has a five-tiered roof and a veranda covered in gilded reliefs showing village life and scenes from the Lao Ramayana.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- History
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 17°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
One of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. The other best months are December–February. Compare every month.
Luang Prabang in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
It is one of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Clear skies, green hills and comfortable temperatures; one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Luang Prabang in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luang Prabang in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.