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Ban Khoan

Laos

Local time
04:47 AM
Population
65.3K
Elevation
373 m
Best time to go
Dec–Jan
Go score 97/100
Main airport
CEI
49 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Asia/Vientiane
At a glance

The best months to visit are December–January.

April is the hottest month, with highs around 35°C (95°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around 13°C (55°F).

The wettest month is August, with rain on about 24 days.

February is the sunniest month, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.

in October, it is warmer than 63% of places in Laos.

Weather

16-day forecast

Ban Khoan weather forecast

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European AQI23Fair
PM2.56.5
PM106.5
NO₂7.5
O₃23
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Climate

Best time to visit Ban Khoan

Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goDecember–January
10°18°25°33°40° 0200400 mm Jan · 8 mmFeb · 17 mmMar · 23 mmApr · 89 mmMay · 214 mmJun · 215 mmJul · 352 mmAug · 393 mmSep · 272 mmOct · 119 mmNov · 53 mmDec · 17 mm 28°31°34°35°33°31°31°30°30°30°28°27° 13°14°16°21°23°23°23°23°22°21°17°14° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high28°31°34°35°33°31°31°30°30°30°28°27°
Average low13°14°16°21°23°23°23°23°22°21°17°14°
Rainfall (mm)81723892142153523932721195317
Rain days2231017192224181263
Sunshine per day (h)7.98.77.78.1754.34.75.56.36.87.1
Daylight (h)1111.51212.613.113.413.212.812.211.611.110.9
Humidity (%)756660627380828483838179
Wind (km/h)334444433333
Go score937357383336394345608197

The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.

Tourist density

Ban Khoan: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
December–January
Quietest months
April–July
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Ban Khoan
Practical

Ban Khoan: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.

Power plugs
ABCEF
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Laotian Kip

LAK · ₭

Languages
Lao
Calling code
+856
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the countryUK travel advice · Aug 13, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurantLAK 146,250≈ $7.20
  • CappuccinoLAK 40,100≈ $2.00
  • Beer (0.5 l)LAK 56,500≈ $2.80
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)LAK 18,750≈ $0.90
  • Taxi, 5 kmLAK 99,950≈ $4.90
  • Public transport ticketLAK 19,300≈ $0.90
  • Mid-range hotel, per nightLAK 1,407,900≈ $69.00

Estimated from Laos’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 29% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays

No public holidays in the coming months.

Earthquake history

10 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M6.9 (2011).

Map

How to get to Ban Khoan

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Ban Khoan

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Ban Khoan
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Wildlife around here

The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ban Khoan?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ban Khoan is December–January.

What is the weather like in Ban Khoan in October?

In October, Ban Khoan averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 21°C (69°F), with 119 mm of rain on about 12 days.

What is the rainiest month in Ban Khoan?

August, with rain on about 24 days.

What is the nearest airport to Ban Khoan?

Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), about 49 km away.

What power plugs are used in Laos?

Plug types A, B, C, E, F, 230 V.

What currency is used in Laos?

Laotian Kip (LAK).

Is Laos safe to visit?

US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.

When is Ban Khoan most crowded?

The busiest months are December–January.

When is Ban Khoan least crowded?

The quietest months are April–July.

What time zone is Ban Khoan in?

Asia/Vientiane (UTC+7).

What is the population of Ban Khoan?

About 65,348.