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Weather & Climate in Pakse, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pakse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 62.9 sq mi (163.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1202°N, 105.7990°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 1 | 63 mph | 231 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 58 mph | 268 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 1 | — | 291 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 1 | 75 mph | 130 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 52 mph | 265 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 1 | 58 mph | 294 km |
| 1990 | Ed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 292 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 3 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 21.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 17.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Pakse has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.5") and January the driest (0.0").