Luang Prabang: Best Time to Visit, Nov–Feb | Trailwind

City guideLuang PrabangLaosBest time to visit Luang Prabang: Nov–Feb. Saffron monks and temples on the Mekong. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Nov–Feb

Country: Laos

Region: Luang Prabang Province

Population: 56K

Nearest airport: Luang Prabang International (LPQ)

The lay of the landLuang Prabang is Laos at its most beautiful: a peninsula of gilded temples and French-colonial shophouses between two rivers, where monks collect alms at dawn and the pace never rises above a stroll. Waterfalls, caves, and slow boats fill the days beyond the town.When to goThe sweet spot is Nov–Feb. Plan around it and you will catch Luang Prabang close to its best.Getting thereFly into Luang Prabang International (LPQ). From there Luang Prabang is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Watch the dawn alms-giving respectfully and from a distance.

Cool off at the turquoise Kuang Si waterfalls.

Climb Mount Phousi for sunset over the Mekong.

What to see

Mount Phou Si, A steep 100-meter hill in the center of Luang Prabang's old town, Mount Phou Si is crowned by the golden stupa of That Chomsi and reached by a stairway of more than 300 steps, rewarding the climb with panoramic views over the Mekong River and the town's temple rooftops.

Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, The Royal Palace in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly below the palace and be received there. After Sisavang's death, the crown prince Savang Vatthana and his family were the last to occupy the grounds. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown by the communists, and the royal family were taken to re-education camps.

Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang's most revered temple, Wat Xieng Thong was built in 1560 near the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers and is renowned for its low sweeping roofs, gilded wooden reliefs, and a striking mosaic 'tree of life' on its rear wall made from colored glass and mirror fragments.

Wat Sen, Wat Sen also known as Wat Sene Souk Haram (ວັດແສນສຸກຂາຣາມ) is a Buddhist temple (wat), located in Luang Phrabang, Laos. It is one of several dozen temples in the ancient capital.

Kuang Si Falls, A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over limestone terraces into a series of brilliant turquoise pools about 45 minutes from Luang Prabang, Kuang Si is a popular day-trip swimming spot ringed by jungle, with a rescued Asiatic black bear sanctuary near the entrance.

Pairs well with

Kuang Si Falls, 10 mi away

Ban Ho Mosque, 218 mi away

Wat Phra Sing, 219 mi away

Chiang Mai Zoo, 221 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?The best time to visit Luang Prabang is Nov–Feb, in Laos.Where is Luang Prabang?Luang Prabang is in Laos. The nearest major airport is Luang Prabang International (LPQ).What is Luang Prabang known for?Saffron monks and temples on the Mekong.Luang Prabang month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: January · February · November · DecemberJanuary in Luang PrabangLuang Prabang in January. One of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.February in Luang PrabangLuang Prabang in February. One of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Typical daytime highs around 31°C.November in Luang PrabangLuang Prabang in November. One of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Typical daytime highs around 30°C.December in Luang PrabangLuang Prabang in December. One of the best months to visit Luang Prabang. Typical daytime highs around 28°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Luang Prabang:

Royal Palace, Luang Prabang

Wat Xieng Thong

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