Luang Prabang Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Hotels in Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Luang Prabang is a town in Luang Prabang Province, Lao People's Democratic Republic with about 55,000 residents. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ), about 2 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and December, with average highs around 25–29°C.
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- Nearest airport
- LPQ · 2 km
- Luang Phabang International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
When to go
Weather in Luang Prabang by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Low °C | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 14 | 6 | 31 | 61 | 121 | 116 | 219 | 234 | 127 | 55 | 23 | 12 |
Things to see
Famous places in Luang Prabang
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Luang Prabang
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport2 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Luang Prabang at a glance
- Country
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Region
- Luang Prabang Province
- Population
- 55,027 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 296 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates
- 19.893, 102.153
About
About Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” derives from the Phra Bang, a statue symbolizing Lao sovereignty.
From the Wikipedia article “Luang Prabang”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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FAQ
Luang Prabang hotels: common questions
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What is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and December usually offer the most comfortable weather in Luang Prabang. April is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and August is the wettest (234 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Luang Prabang?
Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) is about 2 km from the centre of Luang Prabang. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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What are the most famous sights in Luang Prabang?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Luang Prabang are Phra Bang, Wat Sen, Wat Phol Phao.
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