Climate Insights for Pakxong

, Champasak, Laos

Hottest
April
31°C peak
Coldest
February
17°C low
Wettest
August
543mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pakxong is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2877mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 543mm of rainfall. Pakxong 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 17°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Mar Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Apr Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 22° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jun Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jul Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Oct Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Nov Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Dec Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Pakxong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 31°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 29mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 74mm Apr Precipitation: 136mm May Precipitation: 255mm Jun Precipitation: 319mm Jul Precipitation: 512mm Aug Precipitation: 543mm Sep Precipitation: 502mm Oct Precipitation: 339mm Nov Precipitation: 103mm Dec Precipitation: 48mm
Precipitation

Pakxong is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2877mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 240mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 543mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 525mm 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: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Pakxong 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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Pakxong, which began on June 21, 2026. Pakxong 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 465mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1374mm across the season with a monthly average of 458mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 943mm across the season with a monthly average of 314mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 95mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. 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 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 24°
Aug 24°
Sep 25°
Oct 24°
Nov 23°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Pakxong is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Pakxong 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
18 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
319 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
512 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
543 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
502 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
339 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
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