Climate Insights for Ban Phan Don

The climate in Ban Phan Don is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 283mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Ban Phan Don is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Ban Phan Don experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through October.

Temperatures in Ban Phan Don vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is September, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Ban Phan Don is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 283mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than January, 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. Ban Phan Don receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 209cm annually from January through October. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Ban Phan Don is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Ban Phan Don, which began on June 21, 2026. Ban Phan Don 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 May at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near -15°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ban Phan Don 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.