Climate Insights for Salavan

The climate in Salavan is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1840mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 374mm of rainfall. Salavan 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, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Salavan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 24°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.

Salavan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1840mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 153mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 374mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3mm. That's 371mm less than September, 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.

Salavan 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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Salavan, which began on June 21, 2026. Salavan 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 February near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Salavan 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 22mm 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Salavan 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.