Laos
Plan a visit or move to Laos with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should be prepared for flood risk and consider postponing trips to regions prone to heavy rain.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Seasonal heavy rainfall
- Flooding in low‑lying areas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Laos month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Laos are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 18°C), and August the wettest (about 431 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 17.5 | 16 | 10.2 |
| February | 29.3 | 18.6 | 16 | 10.4 |
| March | 32.4 | 22.2 | 45 | 10.4 |
| April | 34.2 | 24.7 | 63 | 10.7 |
| May | 32.8 | 25.2 | 228 | 9.5 |
| June | 31.2 | 25.0 | 296 | 8.5 |
| July | 30.6 | 24.7 | 373 | 7.9 |
| August | 30.3 | 24.4 | 431 | 7.2 |
| September | 30.2 | 24.1 | 376 | 8.4 |
| October | 30.1 | 23.0 | 143 | 9.8 |
| November | 29.5 | 20.9 | 34 | 10.0 |
| December | 27.5 | 17.8 | 6 | 9.9 |
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People and places shaping Laos
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Research updated Sunday, August 23, 2026Past and future events in Laos
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Previously
- Documented history · 2009
In 2009, an anatomically modern human skull was recovered from the Tam Pa Ling Cave in the Annamite Mountains.
- Documented history · 1500
Archaeological evidence suggests an agriculturist society developed during the 4th millennium BCE, a society in which bronze objects appeared around 1500 BCE, and iron tools were known from 700 BCE.
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01 · OverviewLaos, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Laos took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Laos
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Laos
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Laos
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06 · TravelTravelling through Laos
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Laos
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Laos
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Frequently Asked Questions about Laos
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane, and the total national population is estimated at 7,061,507.
02 · Q&AWhere is Laos located and what is its total area?
Laos is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 236,800 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Laos?
The official currency is Kip (LAK) and the recognized languages include lo, fr, en.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Laos?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Laos include Vientiane, Savannakhet, Thakhèk, Pakse, Ban Khoan.
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