Climate Insights for Savannakhet

Khanthaboury District, Savannakhet Province, Laos

Hottest
April
35°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
July
353 mm rain13.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Savannakhet is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,610 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 353 mm of rainfall. Savannakhet 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 Savannakhet is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 63.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 13.9 in of rainfall. Savannakhet 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: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°MarMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 23°AprMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 26°JunMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°JulMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°AugMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°DecMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°F
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Savannakhet sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°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 17°C and an average of 23°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.Savannakhet sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 96°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 73°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 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 53mmMayPrecipitation: 194mmJunPrecipitation: 189mmJulPrecipitation: 353mmAugPrecipitation: 284mmSepPrecipitation: 307mmOctPrecipitation: 142mmNovPrecipitation: 31mmDecPrecipitation: 5mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.3inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 7.6inJunPrecipitation: 7.4inJulPrecipitation: 13.9inAugPrecipitation: 11.2inSepPrecipitation: 12.1inOctPrecipitation: 5.6inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Savannakhet is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,610 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 353 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5 mm. That's 347 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.Savannakhet is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 13.7 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Savannakhet 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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Savannakhet is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar28°82°F
Apr30°85°F
May29°84°F
Jun29°83°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep27°81°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov25°78°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Savannakhet is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 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 Savannakhet is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°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 Savannakhet 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 Savannakhet 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 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
35 °C96 °F
9 km/h6 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h5 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
189 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
353 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
284 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
307 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
31 °C87 °F
14 km/h8 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
16 km/h10 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in