Climate Insights for Pakse

, Champasak, Laos

Hottest
April
35°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
July
445mm rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pakse is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1904mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 445mm 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.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19° Feb Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Mar Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23° Apr Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° May Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jun Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° Dec Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Pakse sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 35°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 6mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm May Precipitation: 153mm Jun Precipitation: 261mm Jul Precipitation: 445mm Aug Precipitation: 381mm Sep Precipitation: 361mm Oct Precipitation: 183mm Nov Precipitation: 31mm Dec Precipitation: 9mm
Precipitation

Pakse is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1904mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 445mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3mm. That's 442mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Pakse is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Pakse, which began on March 20, 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. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 35°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1087mm across the season with a monthly average of 362mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 575mm across the season with a monthly average of 192mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 18mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 26°
Mar 28°
Apr 29°
May 29°
Jun 28°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 26°
Nov 26°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Pakse 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 6mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. 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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
34 °C
10 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
445 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
381 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
361 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
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