Mekong Discovery Trail

Best Time to Visit Mekong Discovery Trail #

Aim for November-February when trails and river access are most reliable and conditions are driest for outdoor activities.

Cool, dry season

Nov-Feb · ~22-31°C

Drier, more comfortable conditions for river- and trail-based sections of the route; water levels are lower and access is generally easier.

Hot season

Mar-May · ~30-38°C

Hotter weather makes long outdoor days tiring - plan activities for cooler parts of the day and stay hydrated.

Monsoon season

May-Oct · ~24-33°C

Heavy rains raise Mekong water levels and can flood low-lying trails and riverbanks; some sections of the trail or transport may be disrupted though scenery is very green.

Weather & Climate near Mekong Discovery Trail #

Climate

Mekong Discovery Trail's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1766 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

14°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 32°

50%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C. Heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

237 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (235 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

235 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (307 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

307 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (246 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

246 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (312 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

312 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

189 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

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