Weather in October in Laos
Thinking about venturing to Laos this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Laos in October?
October in Laos generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Xam Nua at 26°C to very warm in Vientiane at 33°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Vientiane and 17°C in Xam Nua. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nongkhiaw with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Gnik with 296 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 181 hours of sunlight anticipated in Luang Prabang. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at October's conditions in Laos, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Laos's yearly weather, check out our Laos climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Laos?
Luang Prabang
In October Luang Prabang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Vientiane
In October Vientiane generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vang Vieng
In October Vang Vieng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pakse
In October Pakse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Savannakhet
In October Savannakhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Laos?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Luang Prabang, October might be a good time to visit Laos.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Luang Prabang. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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