Nong khiaw

Bolikhamxay Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bolikhamxay, Laos in October.

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Vang Vieng Muang Pakxan Nong khiaw

Are you planning a trip a to Bolikhamxay, Laos in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bolikhamxay in October

Bolikhamxay, Laos is a region in Laos. October in Bolikhamxay generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Nong khiaw at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Muang Pakxan at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Muang Pakxan and 20°C (68°F) in Nong khiaw. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Bolikhamxay, Laos, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nong khiaw with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Vang Vieng with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Explore Bolikhamxay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bolikhamxay - and find the best time to visit. (based on Vang Vieng)

January27°C (81°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bolikhamxay in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bolikhamxay.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Bolikhamxay

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Bolikhamxay, Laos?

Temperature range in Bolikhamxay (October)

Precipitation variation in Bolikhamxay (October)

Vang Vieng

In October Vang Vieng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
343 mm (14 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
10 days
4 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
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Muang Pakxan

In October Muang Pakxan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
340 mm (13 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
9 days
3 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
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Nong khiaw

In October Nong khiaw generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
11 days
6 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
very good
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Bolikhamxay, in Laos.

In our records: Laos October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in Laos in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest October day in Laos brought 339 mm (13 in) in Vientiane on October 9, 2006.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bolikhamxay in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vang Vieng 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Muang Pakxan 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Nong khiaw 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Bolikhamxay weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bolikhamxay, Laos in October?

Expect mixed weather across Bolikhamxay, Laos in October. The popular destination of Vang Vieng averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Bolikhamxay, Laos in October?

Daytime temperatures in Vang Vieng peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in October, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Bolikhamxay, Laos get a lot of rain in October?

Bolikhamxay, Laos sees substantial rainfall in October. Vang Vieng typically averages about 132 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Bolikhamxay, Laos?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Bolikhamxay, Laos with overall good weather in Vang Vieng.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Vang Vieng. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be less favorable.

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