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Weather & Climate in Thakhèk, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thakhèk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 303.9 sq mi (787.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4103°N, 104.8307°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 161 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 170 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 1 | — | 241 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 74 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 55 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 3 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 52 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 185 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 58 mph | 211 km |
| 1993 | Lewis | Category 1 | 58 mph | 273 km |
| 1991 | Fred | Category 1 | 69 mph | 169 km |
| 1990 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 182 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 1989 | Dan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1989 | Brian | Category 1 | 58 mph | 227 km |
| 1987 | Cary | Category 1 | 63 mph | 232 km |
| 1987 | Betty | Category 1 | 86 mph | 203 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 2 | 81 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 16.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 17.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 21.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Thakhèk has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.8") and January the driest (0.1").