When to go · Thakhek
Thakhek in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (hot, smoky), Aug–Sep (wettest roads).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Low
- Laos overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Thakhek
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (hot, smoky), Aug–Sep (wettest roads).
Weather in May
- ThakhekHighs around 33 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 91 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 15 days
- Centre, Laos · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekhot
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: First rains clear the smoke; Boun Bang Fai rocket festivals in villages.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast