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Weather in Luang Namtha
Here is a weather forecast for Luang Namtha |
Luang Namtha's weather is determined by the surrounding Himalayan foothills. In other words it is mountain weather. For most of the year, excepting the hot season from March - May, the mornings are overcast and sometimes foggy. This usually burns off as the day wears on. However, this means that one almost never sees a sunrise in Luang Namtha. The sunsets more than make up for that loss.
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The temperature is quite comfortable- neither too hot or too cold. While it can get hot it is not oppressive. If you come between November - February, don't forget to bring warm clothes as it does get a wee chilly. The hottest months are March to May. And the rainy season begins in May and ends in October.
The rainy season is a beautiful time of the year to visit with every thing so lush and green. The planting of the rice paddy is in June and July. However, it does make travel a bit uncomfortable with muddy roads and land leeches. On any one day in the rainy season the odds are that it will be bright and clear for most of the day. But when it rains, it pours. There are days on end when you won't see the sun.
The rice harvest lasts from October to December. In late November and early December there is quite a bit of activity in the paddies with harvest and threshing.
If you are trekking in the cold season, be sure to dress in layers. Towards mid-day you will want shed your layers and then reapply them once the sun goes down. Light, casual attire is fine most days of the year, though one should bear in mind that Lao -- and most other people as well! -- appreciate respectful clothes and are offended by revealing or unseemly dress.
Tevas or some kind of footwear which breathes when wet is the best for trekking. Expect to cross many streams, go through mud and walk in rain. Teva-type sandals or amphibious shoes are ideal as you don't need to remove them to cross streams and dry quickly. Also keep in mind that if you are visiting peoples homes that you will be taking your shoes off and on a lot! Sandals or flip flops are easily removed and slipped back on.
Nylon stockings, reportedly, present a barrier that leeches cannot penetrate. Leeches are very sensitive to bases like soap and salt. This is important to know to prepare for when trekking in the rainy season. That is unless you like leeches!
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