Laos in March
March 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. As dry season draws to a close, March sees the temperatures gradually rise throughout Laos, with the mercury pushing 30°C and even warmer in the south. Travel early in the month or head to the hills to escape the heat.
Festivals in March
There are no major festivals in Laos this month.
Where to go in Laos
Other places with good weather in March
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