When to go · Nong Khiaw
Nong Khiaw in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- Nong KhiawHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 8 days
- North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanfine
Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 10 °C (50 °F) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 50 °F (10 °C) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.
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 Nong Khiaw, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).
January: Inside Nong Khiaw's best window: Nov–Feb.
Nong Khiaw: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.