Laos Luang Prabang Weather in November — Climate Guide
November in Luang Prabang is very-high
November is very-high for Luang Prabang.
November is the dry-season recovery month + best value-for-quality window of the year. Rainfall drops from October's 130mm to 30mm. Rainy days from 12 to 3. Mekong River clears completely. Mount Phou Si sunset visibility at peak.
November signature: Boun That Luang (Lao national religious festival on November full moon, Vientiane-centered) — Luang Prabang temples (Wat Xieng Thong, Royal Palace temple) participate with evening candlelit processions and offerings. The biggest Buddhist event of the year alongside Pi Mai Lao.
Travel score
Dry season returns + Boun That Luang festival + best value window
November Weather at a Glance
November averages 84°F / 29°C highs and 63°F / 17°C lows with 3 rainy days and 30mm of rain. Humidity 70%. UV 8. Sunshine 8.5 hours. Sea/swim 24°C. First half still some monsoon residue; second half feels fully dry-season.
November Travel Advice
Target Nov 1-22 for best value + dry-season combo. Boun That Luang (November full moon, varies) — Luang Prabang temples participate with evening processions. Pre-book Pak Ou Caves boat + Kuang Si Falls minivan 1-2 days ahead. Late November (Nov 23-30): pricing starts climbing — book early.
Flying In from Overseas
International tourism recovery month — bookings ramp toward December peak. Direct via Bangkok $550-800. European pre-Christmas escape begins late November. Australian-summer-vacation departure window opens. Korean autumn departure peak.
November Pricing Trends
Best value-for-quality: boutique $60-130/night, Sofitel $250-500, Amantaka $700-1,500. Kuang Si Falls minivan $3-6. Flights $550-800 via Bangkok.
Luang Prabang November Weather Stats
Avg High
29°C
Avg Low
17°C
Rainy Days
3
30mm total
Sunshine
8.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
comfortable
UV Index
8
Very high
Wind
6 km/h
Gusts 14
Sea Temp
24°C
swimming Kuang Si
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
November Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
24 μg/m³
PM10
42 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
30°C
Nighttime
16°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
6 km/h
Max gust 14 km/h
Activities Recommended for November
November Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dry season returns — clear blue skies
- Boun That Luang Buddhist temple festival
- Best value-for-quality window of the year
- Mekong River fully clear
Cons
- Late November pricing climbs toward December peak
- Nights drop to 17°C — light jacket needed
- Mekong fully clears late month
November Events & Festivals
- Dry season officially returns + value pricing window
- Boun That Luang (full moon November, Vientiane-centered — Luang Prabang temples also participate) — Lao national religious festival
- December peak imminent — last value window
- Mekong River clears completely
Luang Prabang in November — Full Picture
November is the dry-season recovery month + best value-for-quality window of the year. Rainfall drops from October's 130mm to 30mm. Rainy days from 12 to 3. Mekong River clears completely. Mount Phou Si sunset visibility at peak.
November signature: Boun That Luang (Lao national religious festival on November full moon, Vientiane-centered) — Luang Prabang temples (Wat Xieng Thong, Royal Palace temple) participate with evening candlelit processions and offerings. The biggest Buddhist event of the year alongside Pi Mai Lao.
Pricing: first-half-of-November to mid-November is the year's best value-for-quality combination — dry-season weather + still-shoulder pricing (boutique $60-130/night). Late November pricing starts climbing as Christmas-New Year peak approaches. For Korean travelers, November is the best month overall — dry-season freshness + value + clear skies all combined. Even better than January-February high season for the value-conscious.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Dry season returns + best month overall. Days 29°C / 84°F + nights 17°C / 63°F — diurnal range 12°C. Short sleeve days + light jacket nights. Temperate spring/autumn packing. SPF 30-50 sunscreen returns to daily essential.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
33.3°C
21.3°C
8/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
31.3°C
23°C
17.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current30°C
20°C
11.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
28.7°C
14.7°C
1.7/mo
Luang Prabang Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 28° | 14° | 2d·15mm | 8.5h | 70% | 8 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 30° | 16° | 2d·20mm | 9h | 68% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| 33° | 19° | 3d·35mm | 8.5h | 65% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 34° | 22° | 7d·100mm | 8h | 70% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 23° | 14d·170mm | 6.5h | 78% | 10 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 32° | 23° | 16d·210mm | 6h | 80% | 10 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 31° | 23° | 18d·250mm | 5.5h | 82% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 23° | 19d·280mm | 5h | 83% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 22° | 19d·320mm | 5h | 83% | 9 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 30° | 21° | 12d·130mm | 7h | 78% | 9 | Moderate | Low season | |
| November (Best) | 29° | 17° | 3d·30mm | 8.5h | 70% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder |
| December (Best) | 28° | 14° | 1d·10mm | 8.5h | 70% | 8 | Very busy | Peak |
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Luang Prabang November Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang in November is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Luang Prabang in November?
Luang Prabang November averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C.
Does it rain much in Luang Prabang in November?
Luang Prabang November averages 30mm of rainfall over about 3 rainy days.
What should I wear in Luang Prabang in November?
Dry season returns + best month overall. Days 29°C / 84°F + nights 17°C / 63°F — diurnal range 12°C. Short sleeve days + light jacket nights. Temperate spring/autumn packing. SPF 30-50 sunscreen returns to daily essential.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Luang Prabang in November?
Luang Prabang November sunrise is 06:20 and sunset is 17:40, with 11h 20min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Luang Prabang in November?
Luang Prabang November air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 24μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Luang Prabang in November?
In November, Luang Prabang is great for Tak Bat alms-giving, Mount Phou Si sunset, Kuang Si Falls swimming.
Is November peak season in Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang November crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.