When to go · Pakbeng
Pakbeng in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, slower boats).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, slower boats).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- PakbengHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 5 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 Pakbeng, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 5
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rainy season, slower boats).
January: Inside Pakbeng's best window: Nov–Feb.
Pakbeng: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen