Vientiane

Vientiane · Laos · Vientiane

A golden stupa that has become the unofficial symbol of the whole country, French colonial villas gone gently to seed along quiet streets, and a riverside night market that is the entire town's evening plan.

The best time to visit Vientiane is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F). Local time there is 06:37 (UTC+7).

Best time to go

Nov–Feb

Budget on the ground

$ · budget-friendly

Nearest airport

VTE · Vientiane

Good for

old stones and real towns an unhurried pace eating extremely well sunshine and salt water

In season

January February November December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High20 to 40°C68 to 104°F Rain0 to 460mm0 to 18.1in

January · high 82°F · rain 0.2in · 11.2h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Vientiane month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	28°C82°F	4mm0.2in	11.2h11.2h	in the recommended window
February	30°C85°F	23mm0.9in	11.5h11.5h	in the recommended window
March	33°C91°F	57mm2.2in	12.0h12.0h
April	34°C93°F	71mm2.8in	12.5h12.5h
May	33°C92°F	209mm8.2in	13.0h13.0h
June	31°C88°F	278mm10.9in	13.2h13.2h
July	31°C88°F	319mm12.6in	13.1h13.1h
August	30°C86°F	447mm17.6in	12.7h12.7h
September	30°C86°F	385mm15.2in	12.2h12.2h
October	30°C86°F	148mm5.8in	11.7h11.7h
November	30°C86°F	24mm0.9in	11.3h11.3h	in the recommended window
December	28°C82°F	1mm0.0in	11.1h11.1h	in the recommended window

Good to know

Currency: LAK · Lao kip
Language: Lao
Plug: A, B, C, E, F
Driving: on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Vientiane?

The best time to visit Vientiane is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F).

How warm does Vientiane get?

Typical daytime highs in Vientiane are Mar–May 33°C (92°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (83°F).

Is Vientiane expensive?

On the ground, Vientiane is budget-friendly.

What sort of trip is Vientiane good for?

Vientiane is good for old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water.