Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong is a wat located in Luang Prabang, Laos, and was established in 1560. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 4 among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from November to February bring daily highs between 26 °C and 28 °C with lower rainfall, while March through October see higher temperatures reaching up to 33 °C and significantly heavier rainfall, peaking in August with 289 mm of rain. The site is open daily from 06:00 to 18:00, and admission costs 30,000 kip for foreigners and 5,000 kip for Lao nationals.
The nearest airport is Luang Phabang International Airport, located 3 km away, and the capital Vientiane is 219 km away. Nearby sights include the Royal Palace, Luang Prabang and Mount Phou Si both at 1 km, Pak Ou Caves at 18.2 km, and Kuang Si Falls at 22.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is August, with about 289 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 14 | 37 | 97 | 159 | 189 | 270 | 289 | 182 | 98 | 24 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
