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Pak Lay in March

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jul–Sep (rainy).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C (93°F) / 19°C (66°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Laos overall
Prices
Low
Laos overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Pak Lay

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jul–Sep (rainy).

Is another month better than March?

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • Pak LayHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Laos overall
Low
Prices · Laos overall
Low

Laos overall: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pak Lay, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 34 °C (93 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 4

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Mar: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 0

    Jan: 0

March: 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

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