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Phonsavan in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C); average high / low
Rain days: 22
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Phonsavan

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PhonsavanHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 22 days
North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanrainy
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.

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

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

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (smoke and heat), Aug (rain on the jar sites).

January: Inside Phonsavan's best window: Nov–Mar.

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