Vientiane Weather
Vientiane weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Vientiane current weather
Vientiane now (local time 16:45)
28°C
Thunderstorm
- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
22° – 32°C
Rain likely on 4 of 7 days
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Vientiane 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
32°
24°
💧72%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
30°
24°
💧91%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
30°
22°
💧71%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
30°
22°
💧27%
Thu
10/8
☁️
30°
23°
💧2%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
31°
24°
💧8%
Sat
10/10
🌧️
28°
23°
💧43%
Sun
10/11
☁️
31°
23°
💧17%
Mon
10/12
⛅
30°
23°
💧13%
Tue
10/13
☁️
32°
24°
💧22%
Wed
10/14
☀️
31°
24°
💧25%
Thu
10/15
☀️
31°
23°
💧26%
Fri
10/16
☀️
31°
25°
💧22%
Sat
10/17
☀️
31°
24°
💧20%
Best time to visit Vientiane
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Vientiane are Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is April (average high 37°C) and the coldest is December (average low 15°C).
Vientiane climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 28°C | 15°C | 8 mm | 65% | +5°C |
| FebBest | 32°C | 18°C | 13 mm | 57% | +7°C |
| Mar | 35°C | 22°C | 35 mm | 52% | +8°C |
| Apr | 37°C | 25°C | 61 mm | 55% | +7°C |
| May | 34°C | 25°C | 168 mm | 70% | +3°C |
| Jun | 32°C | 24°C | 170 mm | 79% | 0°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 24°C | 203 mm | 82% | -2°C |
| Aug | 30°C | 24°C | 246 mm | 85% | -2°C |
| Sep | 30°C | 23°C | 204 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| OctBest | 30°C | 21°C | 85 mm | 82% | -1°C |
| NovBest | 29°C | 18°C | 16 mm | 76% | +1°C |
| DecBest | 27°C | 15°C | 6 mm | 71% | +3°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Vientiane weather month by month: what to wear
Vientiane in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C, around 85 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Vientiane in NovemberBest month
November in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C, around 16 mm of rain (dry) and 76% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Vientiane in DecemberBest month
December in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C, around 6 mm of rain (dry) and 71% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Vientiane in JanuaryBest month
January in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C, around 8 mm of rain (dry) and 65% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Vientiane in FebruaryBest month
February in Vientiane is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C, around 13 mm of rain (dry) and 57% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Vientiane in March
March in Vientiane is hot: average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C, around 35 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 52% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Vientiane in April
April in Vientiane is hot: average highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C, around 61 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 55% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Vientiane in May
May in Vientiane is hot: average highs of 34°C and lows of 25°C, around 168 mm of rain (wet) and 70% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Vientiane in June
June in Vientiane is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C, around 170 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Vientiane in July
July in Vientiane is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 203 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Vientiane in August
August in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 246 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Vientiane in September
September in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C, around 204 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Vientiane?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Vientiane are Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is April (average high 37°C) and the coldest is December (average low 15°C).
›What's the weather like in Vientiane in October, and what should I wear?
October in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C, around 85 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Vientiane in November, and what should I wear?
November in Vientiane is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C, around 16 mm of rain (dry) and 76% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Vientiane?
Vientiane is wettest in August, with about 246 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 6 mm.
›How cold does Vientiane get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is December, averaging 27°C by day and 15°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: April; coldest: December.