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Vientiane Weather in February

Vientiane in February

The short of it: Vientiane in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 11 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 17° · rain 15 mm · daylight 11 h 32 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Vientiane an average February high of 32°, a low of 17° and some 15 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 32 min in mid-February, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Vientiane runs about middling and drier than most in February. Si Chiang Mai, 2 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Vientiane, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus March
2° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 32 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Si Chiang MaiNong Khai2 km SW31°17°16 mm
Tha BoNong Khai13 km S31°17°16 mm
Nong KhaiNong Khai18 km ESE31°17°17 mm
SangkhomNong Khai36 km WNW32°17°13 mm
Nam SomUdon Thani49 km WSW32°17°16 mm
Ban DansavanVientiane53 km N30°16°12 mm
MaiVientiane58 km N28°15°14 mm
Kut ChapUdon Thani60 km S32°18°17 mm

The Almanac · Vientiane Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Vientiane by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°16°6.0 mm4 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
February32°17°15 mm5 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
March34°21°33 mm5 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April36°23°66 mm5 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
May34°24°222 mm4 km/h12 h 58 min✦
June34°25°252 mm4 km/h13 h 12 min✦
July33°25°323 mm4 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
August32°25°335 mm4 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
September32°24°258 mm3 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
October32°23°75 mm4 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
November31°19°16 mm4 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
December30°16°6.0 mm5 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vientiane in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vientiane in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Vientiane?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Vientiane in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 3 min in December to 13 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Vientiane in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vientiane in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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