Climate Insights for Thakhèk

The climate in Thakhèk is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1870mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 458mm of rainfall. Thakhèk 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 17°C.

Thakhèk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 35°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Thakhèk is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1870mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 156mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 458mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 451mm 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.

Thakhèk 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 2km/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 Thakhèk, which began on June 21, 2026. Thakhèk 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 December near 17°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Thakhèk is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thakhèk 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.