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Luang Prabang
Photo: Shelly Zohar · CC BY-SA 4.0
CountryLaos
RegionLaos & Cambodia
Best monthsJan, Nov–Dec
Nearest airportsLPQ · Luang Prabang International Airport · 4 km
About
Luang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” derives from the Phra Bang, a statue symbolizing Lao sovereignty.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Luang Prabang the warmest month is April (average high 35°) and the coolest is December (27°). Most rainy days come in August. Best months to visit: Jan, Nov–Dec.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- Traditional Arts and Ethnology CentreMuseum · 63 m
- Ruben MontelongoSight · 114 m
- Dara MarketSight · 129 m
- Friends GalleryMuseum · 179 m
- Wat Pa HouakSight · 200 m
- จุดชมวิว พระธาตุภูสีSight · 201 m
- ຕະຫຼາດກາງຄືນSight · 202 m
- That ChomsiSight · 210 m
- ວັດໃໝ່ ສຸວັນນະພູມາຣາມSight · 224 m
- ໂຮງລະຄອນພະລັກ-ພະລາມSight · 259 m
- Night Food MarketSight · 273 m
- Wat AramSight · 274 m
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 28 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
| Low | 15 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)