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Thakhek in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ThakhekHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 9 days
Centre, Laos · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekfine
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: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

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

First month

Second month

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

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

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