Climate Insights for Salavan

Saravane District, Salavan Province, Laos

Hottest
April
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
July
380 mm rain15 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Salavan is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,766 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 380 mm of rainfall. Salavan 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 17°C.The climate in Salavan is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 69.5 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 15 in of rainfall. Salavan 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 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°FebMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°MarMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 22°AprMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 23°MayMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°JunMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°DecMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 74°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 95°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°F
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Salavan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 35°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Salavan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 95°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 74°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 26mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmMayPrecipitation: 150mmJunPrecipitation: 198mmJulPrecipitation: 380mmAugPrecipitation: 334mmSepPrecipitation: 362mmOctPrecipitation: 181mmNovPrecipitation: 56mmDecPrecipitation: 12mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 5.9inJunPrecipitation: 7.8inJulPrecipitation: 15inAugPrecipitation: 13.2inSepPrecipitation: 14.3inOctPrecipitation: 7.1inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Salavan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,766 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 380 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5 mm. That's 375 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.Salavan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 15 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 14.8 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Salavan 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 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Salavan 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 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

Jan23°74°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr28°83°F
May28°82°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Salavan is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm 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.The best time to visit Salavan is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°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 Salavan 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 Salavan 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C71 °F
34 °C94 °F
5 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
35 °C95 °F
5 km/h3 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
33 °C92 °F
4 km/h2 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
380 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
334 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h2 mph
362 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h3 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in