When to go · Thakhek

Thakhek in July

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 20
Crowds: Low; Laos overall
Prices: Low; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ThakhekHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 20 days
Centre, Laos · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekrainy
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.

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

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

First month

Second month

July: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.

January: Inside Thakhek's best window: Nov–Mar (dry, cooler).

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