Climate Insights for Pakse

The climate in Pakse is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2017mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 461mm of rainfall. Pakse 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 February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Pakse sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 35°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Pakse is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2017mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 461mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2mm. That's 459mm 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.

Pakse is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Pakse, which began on June 21, 2026. Pakse 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 April at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Pakse is during December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pakse 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.