Climate of Phongsaly, Laos
Area-weighted average across Phongsaly. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Phongsaly, a subdivision of Laos, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 15.3°C / 59.5°F in January to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in June, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 372 mm / 14.6 in depending on the season (1662 mm / 65.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3°C59.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.9°C62.4°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.9°C67.8°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 22.5°C72.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.9°C75°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.4°C75.9°F | 264 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 24°C75.2°F | 372 mm14.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 24°C75.2°F | 344 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.3°C73.9°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 21.5°C70.7°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| November | 18.3°C64.9°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| December | 15.4°C59.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Phongsaly?
The best months to visit Phongsaly, Laos for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 24.4°C / 75.9°F, and the driest is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Phongsaly?
Phongsaly, Laos has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.3°C / 59.5°F in January to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 1662 mm / 65.4 in, with the wettest month being July (372 mm / 14.6 in) and the driest January (10 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Phongsaly?
The hottest month in Phongsaly is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Phongsaly?
The coldest month in Phongsaly is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.3°C / 59.5°F.
When does it rain most in Phongsaly?
The wettest month in Phongsaly is July, averaging about 372 mm / 14.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.