Climate Insights for Xam Nua

, Houaphan, Laos

Hottest
June
29°C peak
Coldest
December
11°C low
Wettest
August
354mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Xam Nua is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1562mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 354mm of rainfall. Xam Nua is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Feb Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 11° Mar Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Apr Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11°
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Average
Min

Xam Nua sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 34mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 63mm Apr Precipitation: 92mm May Precipitation: 187mm Jun Precipitation: 177mm Jul Precipitation: 261mm Aug Precipitation: 354mm Sep Precipitation: 207mm Oct Precipitation: 109mm Nov Precipitation: 36mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm
Precipitation

Xam Nua is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1562mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 354mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 18mm. That's 336mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Xam Nua 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 June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 Xam Nua, which began on March 20, 2026. Xam Nua 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 June at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 342mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 792mm across the season with a monthly average of 264mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 352mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 77mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 16°
Mar 20°
Apr 22°
May 24°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 23°
Oct 21°
Nov 18°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit Xam Nua is during February, March, April and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 54mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°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 Xam Nua 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
11 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
354 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
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