The short answer
When to go to Pakse
The best window is November to February, when rain is minimal and daytime highs sit around 31 to 34 degrees. March and April are hot, with highs above 35 degrees, so keep sightseeing to the early morning. May to October is the wet season, with July and August bringing over 400 mm a month; waterfalls are full but roads and paths are slippery. For older travellers, November to January is the most comfortable choice.
Month by month
Pakse weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 19°C | 4 mm | Dry and comfortable, good for all sights | |
| February | 34°C | 21°C | 8 mm | Dry and warming | |
| March | 35°C | 24°C | 25 mm | Hot; start early and rest at midday | |
| April | 36°C | 26°C | 60 mm | Hottest month, first showers | |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 203 mm | Rains start; humid and wet | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 291 mm | Heavy rain, slippery sites | |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 422 mm | Very wet; waterfalls full, travel harder | |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 444 mm | Wettest month | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 367 mm | Still very wet | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 115 mm | Rain easing; green landscapes | |
| November | 32°C | 22°C | 24 mm | Dry, cooler and green | |
| December | 31°C | 20°C | 6 mm | Dry and pleasant; plateau can be dusty |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Pakse seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Dry and comfortable, good for all sights
- November: Dry, cooler and green
- December: Dry and pleasant; plateau can be dusty
Good, with small trade-offs: February
- February: Dry and warming
Possible, with planning: March, April and October
- March: Hot; start early and rest at midday
- April: Hottest month, first showers
- October: Rain easing; green landscapes
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Rains start; humid and wet
- June: Heavy rain, slippery sites
- July: Very wet; waterfalls full, travel harder
- August: Wettest month
- September: Still very wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Pakse: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Pakse?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Pakse, with February also good. The best window is November to February, when rain is minimal and daytime highs sit around 31 to 34 degrees. March and April are hot, with highs above 35 degrees, so keep sightseeing to the early morning. May to October is the wet season, with July and August bringing over 400 mm a month; waterfalls are full but roads and paths are slippery. For older travellers, November to January is the most comfortable choice.
Which months should I avoid in Pakse with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Rains start; humid and wet Heavy rain, slippery sites
When does it rain most in Pakse?
August is the wettest month, with about 444 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 36°C.