When to go · Plain of Jars

Plain of Jars in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Laos overall
Prices: Low; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Plain of Jars

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Plain of JarsHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 days

Laos overall: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Plain of Jars, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).

January: Inside Plain of Jars's best window: Nov–Mar.

Plain of Jars: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.