Vientiane vs Luang Prabang

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vientiane edges ahead as the better destination in April. Vientiane offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Luang Prabang sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Vientiane can feel quite hot at 34°C, so plan for heat. Luang Prabang runs hot at 33°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vientiane is the stronger choice in April.

Vientiane reaches an average high of 34°C (93°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Luang Prabang averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Vientiane receives approximately 68 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Luang Prabang sees 82 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Vientiane the drier option by 1 rain day and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.