i 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.
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Best time to visit Ban Khoan
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28° | 31° | 34° | 35° | 33° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° |
| Average low | 13° | 14° | 16° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 8 | 17 | 23 | 89 | 214 | 215 | 352 | 393 | 272 | 119 | 53 | 17 |
| Rain days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.9 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 7 | 5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 13.4 | 13.2 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 11.1 | 10.9 |
| Humidity (%) | 75 | 66 | 60 | 62 | 73 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 79 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Go score | 93 | 73 | 57 | 38 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 43 | 45 | 60 | 81 | 97 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Ban Khoan: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ban Khoan: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Laotian Kip
LAK · ₭
- Languages
- Lao
- Calling code
- +856
- 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.
No public holidays in the coming months.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.9 (2011).
How to get to Ban Khoan
Nearest airports
- BORBokeo International AirportTon Phueng8 km
- THLTachileik AirportTachileik22 km
- CEIMae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International AirportChiang Rai49 km
- MOGMong Hsat AirportMong Hsat89 km
- KETKengtung AirportKengtung116 km
Distances
- Vientiane374 km 6 h 29 · 1 h 08
- Savannakhet648 km 11 h 13 · 1 h 29
- Thakhèk596 km 10 h 20 · 1 h 25
- Pakse839 km 14 h 32 · 1 h 44
- Xam Nua412 km 7 h 09 · 1 h 11
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Hotels in Ban Khoan
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Places with a climate like Ban Khoan
Matched on the full year of temperature and rainfall.
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i Balurghat
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.
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.