Climate Insights for Pakxan

, Bolikhamxai, Laos

Hottest
April
34°C peak
Coldest
December
16°C low
Wettest
August
606mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pakxan is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2384mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 606mm of rainfall. Pakxan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Feb Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Mar Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Apr Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23° May Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Jun Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Dec Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Pakxan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 22°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 26mm Feb Precipitation: 12mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Apr Precipitation: 62mm May Precipitation: 279mm Jun Precipitation: 380mm Jul Precipitation: 543mm Aug Precipitation: 606mm Sep Precipitation: 282mm Oct Precipitation: 127mm Nov Precipitation: 23mm Dec Precipitation: 4mm
Precipitation

Pakxan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2384mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 606mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 4mm. That's 602mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Pakxan 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Pakxan, which began on June 21, 2026. Pakxan 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 382mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1529mm across the season with a monthly average of 510mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 431mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 23°
Mar 26°
Apr 28°
May 28°
Jun 28°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 27°
Nov 25°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Pakxan is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. 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 Pakxan 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
17 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
34 °C
2 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
33 °C
1 km/h
279 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
25 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
380 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
543 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
606 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
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