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Muang Long in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Laos overall
Prices
Medium
Laos overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Muang Long

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Muang LongHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), 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 Muang Long, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 8

    Jan: 3 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and smoky — check), Jun–Oct (rainy season — check trail conditions).

January: Inside Muang Long's best window: Nov–Feb (check seasonal trekking conditions).

Muang Long: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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