January weather forecast
Laos

January in Laos is characterized by winter's mild and dry conditions. As one of the coldest months of the year, January sees average low temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 15.6°C (60.1°F), especially in the mountainous regions where temperatures can be significantly lower.

In the capital city of Vientiane, located in the center-south of the country, January is one of the most pleasant months with temperature highs reaching around 28°C (82.4°F) during the day. The city, being away from the mountains and in the low-lying plains near the Mekong River, experiences milder winters compared to the more elevated regions.

The northern region around Luang Prabang also experiences cold conditions in January, although the temperatures are slightly more moderate due to the surrounding mountains. Temperatures in this region can reach up to 20°C (68°F) during the day but can drop drastically during the night, occasionally with the presence of frost.

Comparatively, January is colder than the preceding month of December and the following month of February, marking it as the peak of the cold season. The rainfall during this month is minimal as it is in the middle of the dry season, and it sees fewer rainy days compared to December and February. Sunshine is ample, with an average duration of 8 hours in the center-south to 9 hours in the far south, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The sun's ultraviolet index remains in the moderate zone throughout the month, suggesting it is safer for sun exposure than other months.

Despite the relatively cold conditions, January does not hold any record for extreme temperatures in Laos. The record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Laos still belongs to December. Nonetheless, January provides a pleasantly cool respite from the typical tropical heat, particularly in the higher altitude areas of the country.

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• Vientiane - January »
  In January, the average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F). January, typically a dry month experiences temperatures ranging from 16.4°C (61.5°F) to 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Luang Prabang - January »
  Luang Prabang sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in January, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 14.2°C (57.6°F). On the first day of January in Luang Prabang, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:43.
• Pakse - January »
  The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is appraised at 35°C (95°F). January in Pakse presents a relatively cool climate, compared to the following months.
• Savannakhet - January »
  In Savannakhet, during January, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. On the last day of January, in Savannakhet, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:56 +07.
• Thakhek - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Thakhek, Laos, is January, when 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically aggregated. On the last day of January, in Thakhek, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:55 +07.
• Phonsavan - January »
  In Phonsavan during January, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Phonsavan, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:39.
• Muang Kasi - January »
  In Muang Kasi during January, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. January in Muang Kasi is characterized by moderate temperatures with a high reaching 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a relative humidity at 74%.
• Luang Namtha - January »
  On the last day of January, in Luang Namtha, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:03 +07. January in Luang Namtha, Laos, is relatively dry, with a gentle start to the day accompanied by a mild daytime temperature.
• Muang Pa - January »
  In Muang Pa, Laos, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In January, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).