Vientiane in October

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

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).
• DecemberGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).
• JanuaryGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).
• FebruaryGreatInside Vientiane's best window: Nov–Feb (cooler, dry, low humidity).

• 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.

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.

• Boun Ok Phansa and boat racing

  Oct full moon (lunar — check) · Laos

  End of Lent; lantern boats in Luang Prabang, boat races in Vientiane the next day.

Crowds · Laos overall

Medium

Prices · Laos overall

Medium

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

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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