Don Daeng

Island

Don Daeng is a Mekong river island in Champasak province with riverside villages, temples and rice paddies. Visitors experience rural river life, seasonal ferries, local markets and temple architecture set against Mekong water views.

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Don Daeng essentials

Address: Don Daeng (island in the Mekong), Champasak Province, Laos
Hours: Daily
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Best Time to Visit Don Daeng

Visit Don Daeng in the dry season (Nov-Feb) for the most comfortable weather and easiest river access.

Dry / Cool season
Nov-Feb · 20-30°C
Best time to visit Don Daeng - lower river levels, less rain and more comfortable temperatures for exploring the island and riverside.
Hot season
Mar-May · 25-35°C
Hotter and more humid; good for short visits but expect higher temperatures and stronger sun.
Wet / Monsoon season
May-Oct · 22-32°C
Frequent heavy rains and higher river levels can limit boat access and outdoor activities.

Weather & Climate near Don Daeng

Climate

Don Daeng's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2267 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 83 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 18° - 28° 23° 0 mm mostly sunny 57% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
February Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 7 mm mostly sunny 51% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
March Excellent 22° - 32° 28° 30 mm partly cloudy 52% 1.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 23° - 33° 29° 82 mm partly cloudy 58% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 23° - 32° 30° 268 mm overcast 73% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
June Good 22° - 30° 26° 280 mm overcast 82% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.8h
July Good 22° - 30° 26° 581 mm overcast 87% 1.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.8h
August Good 22° - 29° 26° 459 mm overcast 89% 1.7 m/s 2.0 very high 12.5h
September Good 22° - 29° 26° 434 mm overcast 88% 1.5 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 21° - 29° 25° 105 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
November Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 19 mm some cloud 76% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
December Ideal 18° - 28° 23° 2 mm some cloud 66% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h