Climate Insights for Attapeu

Samakkhixay District, Laos

Hottest
April
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
July
377 mm rain14.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Attapeu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,893 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 377 mm of rainfall. Attapeu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Attapeu is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 74.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 14.8 in of rainfall. Attapeu is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°FebMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 20°MarMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 23°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°JunMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 96°FAverage: 84°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°F
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Attapeu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Attapeu sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 96°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 25mmAprPrecipitation: 49mmMayPrecipitation: 198mmJunPrecipitation: 277mmJulPrecipitation: 377mmAugPrecipitation: 338mmSepPrecipitation: 349mmOctPrecipitation: 206mmNovPrecipitation: 50mmDecPrecipitation: 13mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inMayPrecipitation: 7.8inJunPrecipitation: 10.9inJulPrecipitation: 14.8inAugPrecipitation: 13.3inSepPrecipitation: 13.8inOctPrecipitation: 8.1inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Attapeu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,893 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 377 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4 mm. That's 373 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Attapeu is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 14.8 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 14.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Attapeu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Attapeu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb26°79°F
Mar29°84°F
Apr30°85°F
May28°83°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct26°79°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec25°76°F

The best time to visit Attapeu is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 9 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Attapeu is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Attapeu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Attapeu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
34 °C93 °F
6 km/h3 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
35 °C96 °F
5 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
36 °C96 °F
4 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
33 °C92 °F
4 km/h2 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
377 mm14.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
338 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
349 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
31 °C87 °F
4 km/h2 mph
206 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in