Climate Insights for Pakse
Pak Sé District, Champasak Province, Laos
Climate Overview
The climate in Pakse is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,062 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 478 mm 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.The climate in Pakse is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 81.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 18.8 in 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 67°F.
Temperature
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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 95°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°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
Pakse is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,062 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 172 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 478 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 4 mm. That's 474 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.Pakse is a very wet location, receiving approximately 81.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 18.8 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 18.7 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
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.Pakse 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 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
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 6 mm 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 best time to visit Pakse is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 67°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 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.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 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.