Laos
Laos in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Laos in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Laos in March?
- Ban Houayxay is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 34°C (94°F) in March; Pakxong is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
Warmest
34°
Ban Houayxay
Coolest
28°
Pakxong
Driest
27 mm
Pakse
Across Laos, March highs run from 28°C (82°F) (Pakxong) to 34°C (94°F) (Ban Houayxay). On average it is 2.5 °C (5 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Muang Phonsavan, Luang Prabang, and Muang Xay.
Best places in Laos in March
77 
Muang Phonsavan
Xiangkhoang · Laos
28° / 14° 34 mm Mar
56
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang · Laos
32° / 18° 38 mm Mar
67
Muang Xay
Oudômxai · Laos
30° / 15° 35 mm Mar
51
Vientiane
Vientiane · Laos
34° / 20° 35 mm Mar
56
Pakse
Champasak Province · Laos
34° / 23° 27 mm Mar
60
Vang Vieng
Vientiane Province · Laos
32° / 18° 53 mm Mar
65
Muang Sing
Loungnamtha · Laos
31° / 14° 33 mm Mar
59
Thakhek
Khammouane Province · Laos
32° / 21° 46 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakxong | 28° | 16° | 61 mm | — | 88 |
| Muang Phonsavan | 28° | 14° | 34 mm | — | 77 |
| Ban Nahin | 29° | 19° | 57 mm | — | 75 |
| Khoa | 29° | 16° | 39 mm | — | 74 |
| Pakxan | 29° | 18° | 64 mm | — | 74 |
| Muang Xay | 30° | 15° | 35 mm | — | 67 |
| Luang Namtha | 31° | 15° | 34 mm | — | 66 |
| Muang Sing | 31° | 14° | 33 mm | — | 65 |
| Vang Vieng | 32° | 18° | 53 mm | — | 60 |
| Thakhek | 32° | 21° | 46 mm | — | 59 |
| Luang Prabang | 32° | 18° | 38 mm | — | 56 |
| Pakse | 34° | 23° | 27 mm | — | 56 |
| Sainyabuli | 33° | 18° | 43 mm | — | 54 |
| Savannakhet | 34° | 22° | 29 mm | — | 52 |
| Ban Houayxay | 34° | 17° | 27 mm | — | 52 |
| Vientiane | 34° | 20° | 35 mm | — | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Laos in March?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Pakxong to 34° in Ban Houayxay.