When to go · Plain of Jars
Plain of Jars in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Oct (rain and road mud).
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- Plain of JarsHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 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 Plain of Jars, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jul: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 9
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: 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen