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When to go · Savannakhet

Savannakhet in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Laos overall
Prices
Medium
Laos overall

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SavannakhetHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 days

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).

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 8

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).

January: Inside Savannakhet's best window: Nov–Feb.

Savannakhet: 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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