When to go · Plain of Jars

Plain of Jars in October

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; 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).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Plain of JarsHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 4 days

Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

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

First month

Second month

October: 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.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.