Climate Insights for Aya
Boun Tay District, Phongsaly, Laos
Climate Overview
The climate in Aya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,894 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 396 mm of rainfall. Aya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Aya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 74.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 15.6 in of rainfall. Aya is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.
Temperature
Aya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Aya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 86°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 61°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 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Aya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,894 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 396 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 29 mm. That's 367 mm less than August, 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.Aya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 15.6 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.1 in. That's 14.4 in less than August, 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
Aya 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 June, 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.Aya 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 June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Aya is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 44 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Aya is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aya 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 Aya 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.