When to go · Thakhek
Thakhek in July
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 20
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
MixedLaos month rating
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry, cooler)). Across Laos: Steady rain; slow boats run well on high water, road legs take longer.
Weather in July
- ThakhekHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 20 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 20 days
- Centre, Laos · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekrainy
Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 37 °C; the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.Dry and pleasant Nov–Feb; April tops 99 °F; the Thakhek Loop is hard in the rains.
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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast