Laos
Laos in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Laos in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Laos in August?
- Vientiane is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (89°F) in August; Pakxong is the coolest at 25°C (76°F).
Warmest
32°
Vientiane
Coolest
25°
Pakxong
Driest
245 mm
Sainyabuli
August in Laos ranges from 25°C (76°F) in Pakxong to 32°C (89°F) in Vientiane — a spread of 7 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Muang Phonsavan, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane.
Best places in Laos in August
62 
Muang Phonsavan
Xiangkhoang · Laos
27° / 20° 429 mm Aug
40
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang · Laos
31° / 23° 297 mm Aug
35
Vientiane
Vientiane · Laos
32° / 24° 335 mm Aug
45
Muang Xay
Oudômxai · Laos
30° / 22° 385 mm Aug
37
Pakse
Champasak Province · Laos
31° / 24° 443 mm Aug
48
Muang Sing
Loungnamtha · Laos
29° / 21° 415 mm Aug
40
Savannakhet
Savannakhet · Laos
31° / 24° 358 mm Aug
37
Vang Vieng
Vientiane Province · Laos
31° / 24° 640 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muang Phonsavan | 27° | 20° | 429 mm | — | 62 |
| Pakxong | 25° | 18° | 449 mm | — | 62 |
| Muang Sing | 29° | 21° | 415 mm | — | 48 |
| Luang Namtha | 30° | 22° | 412 mm | — | 47 |
| Muang Xay | 30° | 22° | 385 mm | — | 45 |
| Luang Prabang | 31° | 23° | 297 mm | — | 40 |
| Savannakhet | 31° | 24° | 358 mm | — | 40 |
| Sainyabuli | 31° | 24° | 245 mm | — | 40 |
| Khoa | 31° | 24° | 417 mm | — | 39 |
| Thakhek | 31° | 24° | 546 mm | — | 38 |
| Ban Nahin | 31° | 24° | 631 mm | — | 38 |
| Pakse | 31° | 24° | 443 mm | — | 37 |
| Vang Vieng | 31° | 24° | 640 mm | — | 37 |
| Ban Houayxay | 31° | 24° | 399 mm | — | 37 |
| Pakxan | 31° | 25° | 632 mm | — | 36 |
| Vientiane | 32° | 24° | 335 mm | — | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Laos in August?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Pakxong to 32° in Vientiane.