When to go · Huay Xai

Huay Xai in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Huay Xai

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), May–Oct (rain).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Huay XaiHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 9 days

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

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Huay Xai, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: 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.