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Pakse Weather in March

Pakse in March

The short of it: Pakse in March averages a high of 34 °C (94 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 24° · rain 28 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

March in Pakse brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 24°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-March, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 3 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 March. Ban Bachiang, 21 km to the NE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Pakse, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 23 mm more rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ban BachiangChampasak Province21 km NE34°23°31 mm
ChampasakChampasak Province27 km SSE34°24°27 mm
Ban Ôkat-NoySalavan Province42 km N34°23°34 mm
PakxongChampasak Province47 km E28°16°60 mm
Ban LaongamSalavan Province55 km NE32°21°47 mm
Phibun MangsahanUbon Ratchathani63 km WNW36°23°24 mm
Ban ThatèngXékong72 km ENE30°19°58 mm
Sawang WirawongUbon Ratchathani77 km W36°23°23 mm

The Almanac · Pakse Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pakse in March?

Days average 34 °C (94 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 28 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Pakse?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and November.

How long are the days in Pakse in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 1 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 March?

Hardly — March nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pakse in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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