Vientiane Weather in January

What's the weather like in Vientiane (Vientiane Prefecture) in January 2024?

The climate in Vientiane during January can be summarized as warm and very dry.

January is in the winter in Vientiane and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Vientiane weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.4°C 84.9°F
Nightly temperature 16°C 60.8°F
Average temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 7 mm 0.3 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Vientiane with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Vientiane

Vientiane average temperature in January

January rainfall

Vientiane average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Vientiane average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Vientiane in January 2024.

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Vientiane weather stats

Vientiane weather statistics
Hottest month: April 35.5°C 95.9°F
Driest month: December 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: December 8.9hrs
Coldest month: December 28.3°C 82.9°F
Wettest month: August 332mm 13.1ins
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