Climate Insights for Pakse

The climate in Pakse is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2062mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 478mm of rainfall. Pakse is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Pakse sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 35°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Pakse is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2062mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 172mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 478mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4mm. That's 474mm 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.

Pakse 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 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Pakse, which began on September 23, 2026. Pakse is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

The best time to visit Pakse is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pakse 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.