Thakhek Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Thakhek remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 30°C (86°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in April to 16°C (61°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Thakhek is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2138 mm (84 in). Thakhek can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 467 mm (18 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 6.5 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Thakhek Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Thakhek can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Thakhek.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year