Thakhek in April

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (hot, smoky), Aug–Sep (wettest roads).

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Thakhek's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).
• DecemberGreatInside Thakhek's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).
• JanuaryGreatInside Thakhek's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).
• FebruaryGreatInside Thakhek's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).

• ThakhekHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Centre, Laos · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekhot

  Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 37 °C (99 °F); the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 99 °F (37 °C); the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) big impact

  13–16 Apr · Laos

  Water throwing everywhere, Luang Prabang processions; trains, buses and rooms sold out, shops closed.

Crowds · Laos overall

High

Prices · Laos overall

High

Laos overall: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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