Laos in February
February is one of the best times to visit Laos.
Great time
High season
Cool dry season. Entrying Hoy dry season. Technically February relates to hot season but first half of the month is rather comfortable for active vacation in the country. In addition amount of visitors' decreases as well as pricing. February's weather conditions are similar to January as dry season continues in Laos. Sunny days, comfortable temperatures and low rainfall can be expected throughout the country. It's an excellent time of year if you plan on trekking in Phongsali and the northern regions.
Festivals in February
There are no major festivals in Laos this month.
Where to go in Laos
Huay XaiHuay Xai is a small river town in Bokeo province in northwestern Laos, perched on the Mekong opposite Chiang Khong in Thailand and connected by the Fourth…
VientianeVientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, a relaxed riverside city on the Mekong with a distinctly French colonial character. The gilded That Luang…
Luang PrabangLuang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Laos, set at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and considered one of the most beautiful…
Luang NamthaLuang Namtha is the capital of Nam Tha province in far-northern Laos, the main base for trekking into the Nam Ha National Protected Area — one of the largest…
Muang Ngoi NeuaMuang Ngoi Neua is a small riverside village in Northern Laos wedged in between karst mountains at the confluence of the Nam Ngoi and the Nam Ou rivers. In the…
PaksePakse is the capital of Champasak province in southern Laos, a river town at the confluence of the Mekong and Se Don rivers and the main hub for exploring the…
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