When to go · Pakse
Pakse in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
MixedLaos month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler on the plateau)). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Weather in October
- South, Laos · Pakse, Bolaven Plateau, 4,000 Islandsfine
Hottest region in April; the Bolaven Plateau is cooler and wettest; river islands flood partly at high water.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Medium
- Prices · Laos overall
- Medium
Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.