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October in Ban Thana brings very high temperatures around 31°C (88°F) during the day, dropping to 21°C (70°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 130 mm (5.1 in) for the month.
If you prefer enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days, January, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Based on weather observations in Ban Thana between 2005 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
Find out more about the weather in Laos and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Laos in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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