Laos in April
April is not a good time to visit Laos.
Hot dry season. Temperature range of spring in Laos may scare even salted travelers. At March and April air warms up to 30 – 40 °C (86-104 °F) on whole territory of the country. Even coolness of Mekong brings no relief for river is shallow. First two months of spring are part of dry and hot season. May marks beginning of longest wet and hot season. In fact it is the hottest month of a year. High temperatures are combined with extreme humidity and humongous amounts of rain. Staying in the country at this period is barely bearable.April in Laos is hot, hot, hot! Being the final month of Laos' dry season, days are typically sunny and rain-free, although the odd shower should be expected towards the end of the month.
Festivals in April
Pi Mai (Lao New Year) Book ahead
Water-splashing new year, biggest in Luang Prabang (mid-April). Book transport and lodging well ahead.
Where to go in Laos
Other places with good weather in April
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