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Ban Houayxay — VanSky 46 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Bokeo Province, Laos

24° Rain
VanSky
46
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
29°C
Wind
7 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
94%
UV
—
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06:02 / 18:36

VanSky index for Ban Houayxay, Laos — 46 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Ban Houayxay, Laos — VanSky 46 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #13 of 29 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
8
0.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
78
7 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
High
94%
Humidity level • Dew point 23°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 2.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
26°
night
24°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
We
02.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 53
comfort
Th
03.09
day
27°
night
23°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
3 km/h
VanSky 46
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
30°
night
23°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.1h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.4 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

21
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
21
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.9
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Laos

Ban Houayxay ranks 15 of 29 cities. Country average VanSky — 42.

Best
1
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82 2
Muang Phônsavan
55 3
Muang Sing
53 4
Ban Siphôm
53 5
Ban Muang-Nan
53
Harshest
Vientiane
32
Pakxan
32
Champasak
30
Muang Không
28
Pakse
25
All 29 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ban Houayxay?
The weekly VanSky index for Ban Houayxay is 46 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Ban Houayxay?
Solar panel output data for Ban Houayxay is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Ban Houayxay?
The index for Ban Houayxay is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Updated: 30.08.2026

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79 of 168

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54 of 100

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