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Luang Prabang — VanSky 39 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Luang Prabang Province, Laos

21° Cloudy
VanSky
39
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
25°C
Wind
5 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
97%
UV
—
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06:06 / 17:48

VanSky index for Luang Prabang, Laos — 39 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Luang Prabang, Laos — VanSky 39 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #16 of 29 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 5 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.2h
Driving
100
5 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 10)
Condensation
High
97%
Humidity level • Dew point 21°C muggy
Awning
Safe
10 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
31 AQI
PM2.5: 13.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
32°
night
21°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
32°
night
21°
solar
2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
32°
night
21°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
18.10
day
32°
night
21°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
33°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
34°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
21.10
day
32°
night
22°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
5 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

Luang Prabang on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.5h
sunny 9.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

31
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
31
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
13.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Laos

Luang Prabang ranks 10 of 29 cities. Country average VanSky — 45.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Luang Prabang?
The weekly VanSky index for Luang Prabang is 39 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Luang Prabang?
Solar panel output data for Luang Prabang is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Luang Prabang?
The index for Luang Prabang is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
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Regular

$1.63 /L

LAK36,374.30 · €1.45/L

99 of 171

pricier than 57% of countries

RON 95

$1.95 /L

LAK43,492.00 · €1.74/L

63 of 103

pricier than 60% of countries

Diesel

$1.65 /L

LAK36,924.90 · €1.48/L

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pricier than 53% of countries

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