When to go · Boten
Boten in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- BotenHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Medium
- Prices · Laos overall
- Medium
Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Boten, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
January: Inside Boten's best window: Nov–Feb.
Boten: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen