When to go · Pakse
Pakse, month by month
The best months for Pakse: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Smoke haze in the north; flights to Luang Prabang can be delayed; the south is hot but clear.South, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Hottest month and Pi Mai (13–16 Apr): water fights, closed shops and sold-out trains.South, Laos: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.South, Laos: hotCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heavy rain, muddy plateau roads, flooded fords).South, Laos: rainyCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).South, Laos: fineCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High
- DecemberGreatInside Pakse's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau).South, Laos: best weatherCrowds: High