Climate Insights for Pakxong

, Champasak, Laos

Hottest
April
29°C peak
Coldest
January
15°C low
Wettest
July
569mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pakxong is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 3303mm of precipitation falls per year. Pakxong receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pakxong 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 15°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° May Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jun Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Aug Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° Oct Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16°
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Pakxong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. 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 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 35mm Feb Precipitation: 57mm Mar Precipitation: 145mm Apr Precipitation: 235mm May Precipitation: 364mm Jun Precipitation: 343mm Jul Precipitation: 569mm Aug Precipitation: 519mm Sep Precipitation: 535mm Oct Precipitation: 339mm Nov Precipitation: 117mm Dec Precipitation: 46mm
Precipitation

Pakxong is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3303mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 275mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 569mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 35mm. That's 534mm 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: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/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: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Pakxong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 Pakxong, which began on March 20, 2026. Pakxong 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 744mm across the season with a monthly average of 248mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1431mm across the season with a monthly average of 477mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 991mm across the season with a monthly average of 330mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 21°
Mar 23°
Apr 24°
May 24°
Jun 24°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 23°
Nov 22°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Pakxong is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. 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 Pakxong 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
15 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
364 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
569 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
519 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
535 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
339 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
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