When to go · Pak Lay
Pak Lay in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jul–Sep (rainy).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 18
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jul–Sep (rainy).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- Pak LayHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 18 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Low
- Prices · Laos overall
- Low
Laos overall: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pak Lay, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jul: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 18
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jul: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jul: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 0
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jul–Sep (rainy).
January: Inside Pak Lay's best window: Nov–Feb.
Pak Lay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast