Climate Insights for Phonhbeng
Kasy District, Vientiane Province, Laos
Climate Overview
The climate in Phonhbeng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2,712 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 570 mm of rainfall. Phonhbeng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Phonhbeng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 106.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 22.5 in of rainfall. Phonhbeng is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Phonhbeng sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 29°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Phonhbeng sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 85°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Phonhbeng is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,712 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 226 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 570 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 28 mm. That's 542 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.Phonhbeng is a very wet location, receiving approximately 106.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 22.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.1 in. That's 21.3 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
Phonhbeng 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 March, 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.Phonhbeng 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 March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Phonhbeng is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm 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.The best time to visit Phonhbeng is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°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 Phonhbeng 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 Phonhbeng 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.