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Vientiane

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Updated Saturday, September 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Vientiane month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vientiane 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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.417.51610.2
February29.318.61610.4
March32.422.24510.4
April34.224.76310.7
May32.825.22289.5
June31.225.02968.5
July30.624.73737.9
August30.324.44317.2
September30.224.13768.4
October30.123.01439.8
November29.520.93410.0
December27.517.869.9

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What is being reported around Vientiane

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01 · Overview

Vientiane, in brief

Vientiane is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Vientiane took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Vientiane

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Vientiane

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Vientiane

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Vientiane

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Vientiane

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08 · Questions

Questions about Vientiane

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vientiane

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01 · Q&A

Where is Vientiane located and what are its coordinates?

Vientiane is situated in Laos at geographic coordinates 17.9667, 102.6000 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Vientiane?

Vientiane has a recorded population of approximately 840,940 and observes the Asia/Vientiane time zone (LAK).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Vientiane?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Vientiane include lo, fr, en, and the circulating currency is LAK.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Vientiane?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Vientiane, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.