When to go · Thakhek

Thakhek in October

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

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedLaos month rating

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

Long-term averages

ThakhekHighs around 31 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 9 days
Centre, Laos · Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Thakhekfine
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.

Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).