Climate of Thakhek, Khammouane, Laos
Point-value climate at Thakhek (Khammouane, Laos). Population approximately 76,928.
Located in Khammouane, Laos, Thakhek has a tropical climate. Population approximately 76,928. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in December to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April, with rainfall varying from 3 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 574 mm / 22.6 in (August) — about 2291 mm / 90.2 in across the year. Thakhek is the capital of Khammouane. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Thakhek's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9°C71.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 23.8°C74.8°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| April | 28.5°C83.3°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 419 mm16.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 485 mm19.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 574 mm22.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 295 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 23.8°C74.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 21.6°C70.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Thakhek?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Thakhek's warmest month is April at an average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and its driest month is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Thakhek?
Thakhek, in Khammouane, Laos, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.6°C / 70.9°F in December to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2291 mm / 90.2 in, with the wettest month being August (574 mm / 22.6 in) and the driest January (3 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Thakhek in April?
The average temperature in Thakhek in April is 28.5°C / 83.3°F, with rainfall of about 92 mm / 3.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Thakhek?
The driest month in Thakhek is January, with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 21.9°C / 71.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Thakhek?
The wettest month in Thakhek is August, with approximately 574 mm / 22.6 in of average monthly rainfall.