When to go · Huay Xai
Huay Xai in March
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).
Is another month better than March?
March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- Huay XaiHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Low
- Prices · Laos overall
- Low
Laos overall: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Huay Xai, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Mar: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0
March: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).
January: Inside Huay Xai's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry).
Huay Xai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen