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Paksong in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (hot, occasional rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Laos overall
Prices
Medium
Laos overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Paksong

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (hot, occasional rain).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • PaksongHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Laos overall
Medium
Prices · Laos overall
Medium

Laos overall: Wettest month in many areas; landslides on mountain roads; western holiday crowds in Luang Prabang.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 12

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (hot, occasional rain).

January: Inside Paksong's best window: Nov–Mar (cool, dry).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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