Don Daeng

Island Archaeological island site with ancient stupa and artifacts

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.

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

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

11°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

March

March is warm, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 33°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

268 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (280 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

280 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (581 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

581 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (459 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

459 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.5h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (434 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

434 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

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