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Philippines vs Laos: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Philippines and Laos? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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7,000 islands, one dry season.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

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Laos

Asia

Mekong country, cool dry winters.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, November, December

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good
shoulder
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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthPhilippinesLaosWinner
Januarybestbesttie
Februarybestbesttie
Marchbestoff-seasonPhilippines 🇵🇭
Aprilbestoff-seasonPhilippines 🇵🇭
Maybestoff-seasonPhilippines 🇵🇭
JunegoodshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
Julyshouldershouldertie
Augustshouldershouldertie
Septembershouldershouldertie
Octoberoff-seasonshoulderLaos 🇱🇦
NovembergoodbestLaos 🇱🇦
Decemberbestbesttie

Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

March, April, May, June

Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.

Pick Laos 🇱🇦 if you're going in…

October, November

Skip Mar–Apr — air quality is poor across the north.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, July, August, September, December.