When to go · Nong Khiaw

Nong Khiaw in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Nong Khiaw

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Nong KhiawHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 8 days
North, Laos · Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Luang Namtha, Phonsavanfine
Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 10 °C (50 °F) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.Cool, misty mornings Dec–Jan (near 50 °F (10 °C) at altitude); the burning season (Feb–Apr) brings thick smoke; rains wash roads May–Oct.

Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nong Khiaw, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rainy season).

January: Inside Nong Khiaw's best window: Nov–Feb.

Nong Khiaw: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.