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Pakse, month by month

The best months for Pakse: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.South, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
  4. AprilMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.South, Laos: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.South, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).South, Laos: fineCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High
  12. DecemberGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 1

    Feb: 1

January: Inside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).

February: Inside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).

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