When to go · Plain of Jars

Plain of Jars in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Laos overall
Prices: Medium; Laos overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Plain of Jars

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Plain of JarsHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 days

Laos overall: Wettest month in many areas; landslides on mountain roads; western holiday crowds in Luang Prabang.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Plain of Jars, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).

January: Inside Plain of Jars's best window: Nov–Mar.

Plain of Jars: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.