When to go · Bolaven Plateau

Bolaven Plateau in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Bolaven PlateauHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 7 days
South, Laos · Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islandsfine
Hottest region in April; the Bolaven Plateau is cooler and wettest; river islands flood partly at high water.

Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bolaven Plateau, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

January: Inside Bolaven Plateau's best window: Nov–Mar.

Bolaven Plateau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.