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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ban Gnik.
Ban Gnik, Champasak, Laos, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), peaking in March at 32°C (90°F) and dipping in August to 29°C (84°F).
With around 2610 mm (103 in) of annual rainfall, Ban Gnik has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (December to February) and wet (May to October) seasons. The wettest month is August. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Ban Gnik experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in March to 17°C (63°F) in August.
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Ban Gnik has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2610 mm (103 in) of rainfall per year. Ban Gnik can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 468 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 28 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ban Gnik Precipitation page.
Ban Gnik can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ban Gnik.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 85%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Ban Gnik. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Ban Gnik has distinct dry (December to February) and wet (May to October) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 29°C (84°F) in August to 32°C (90°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 17°C (63°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2610 mm (103 in). August is the wettest month with 468 mm (18 in), while January is the driest with 14 mm (0.6 in).
Ban Gnik receives around 2,421 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 272 hours, while August is the cloudiest with just 128 hours. Overall, Ban Gnik enjoys abundant sunshine.
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