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Pakse Weather in January

Pakse in January

The short of it: Pakse in January averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 19 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 20° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 19 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & November

Thirty years of records give Pakse an average January high of 31°, a low of 20° and some 0.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 0.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 19 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and November.

Against its neighbours, Pakse runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Ban Bachiang, 21 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

January in Pakse, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 19 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ban BachiangChampasak Province21 km NE30°18°1.0 mm
ChampasakChampasak Province27 km SSE31°20°0.0 mm
Ban Ôkat-NoySalavan Province42 km N31°19°6.0 mm
PakxongChampasak Province47 km E25°12°3.0 mm
Ban LaongamSalavan Province55 km NE29°16°5.0 mm
Phibun MangsahanUbon Ratchathani63 km WNW32°18°2.0 mm
Ban ThatèngXékong72 km ENE27°15°6.0 mm
Sawang WirawongUbon Ratchathani77 km W32°18°1.0 mm
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The Almanac · Pakse Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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January
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 0.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Pakse by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°20°0.0 mm6 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
February33°21°5.0 mm6 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
March34°24°28 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April35°25°66 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
May34°25°246 mm5 km/h12 h 50 min✦
June32°24°192 mm6 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦
July32°24°592 mm6 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
August32°24°419 mm6 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
September31°24°428 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October32°23°98 mm5 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
November31°21°18 mm6 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
December31°20°4.0 mm7 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pakse in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pakse in January?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 0.0 mm of rain.

Is January a good time to visit Pakse?

The Almanac gives January 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and November.

How long are the days in Pakse in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 11 h 19 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 14 min in December to 13 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Pakse in January?

Hardly — January nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pakse in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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