Climate Insights for Khong

Xam Neua District, Houaphanh, Laos

Hottest
June
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
December
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
August
340 mm rain13.4 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Khong is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,716 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 340 mm of rainfall. Khong is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Khong is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 67.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.4 in of rainfall. Khong is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°FebMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°MarMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°AprMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 20°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°AugMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°SepMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 18°NovMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°DecMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 68°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°F
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Min

Khong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Khong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 85°F. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 33mmMarPrecipitation: 70mmAprPrecipitation: 115mmMayPrecipitation: 227mmJunPrecipitation: 180mmJulPrecipitation: 290mmAugPrecipitation: 340mmSepPrecipitation: 236mmOctPrecipitation: 125mmNovPrecipitation: 45mmDecPrecipitation: 24mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inMarPrecipitation: 2.7inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inMayPrecipitation: 8.9inJunPrecipitation: 7.1inJulPrecipitation: 11.4inAugPrecipitation: 13.4inSepPrecipitation: 9.3inOctPrecipitation: 4.9inNovPrecipitation: 1.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Khong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,716 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 143 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 340 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 24 mm. That's 316 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.Khong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.4 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.9 in. That's 12.4 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

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

Khong 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 6km/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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Khong 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

Jan15°58°F
Feb16°61°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr22°71°F
May23°74°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec15°58°F

The best time to visit Khong is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Khong is during February, March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 51°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 Khong 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 Khong 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
11 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
25 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C68 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
227 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C70 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
290 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
340 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
19 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in