When to go · Pakse
Pakse in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).
- DecemberGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).
- JanuaryGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).
- FebruaryGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).
Weather in October
- South, Laos · Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islandsfine
Hottest region in April; the Bolaven Plateau is cooler and wettest; river islands flood partly at high water.
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 Pakse, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1
October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
January: Inside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).
Pakse: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.