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Ban Houayxay — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Bokeo Province, Laos

23° Rain
VanSky
45
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
29°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
96%
UV
—
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06:02 / 18:35

VanSky index for Ban Houayxay, Laos — 45 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 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #13 of 29 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 5.1h
Driving
95
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 19)
Condensation
High
96%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.7°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
19 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
19 AQI
PM2.5: 3.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
We
02.09
day
29°
night
24°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 51
comfort
Th
03.09
day
28°
night
23°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 51
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
29°
night
23°
solar
2 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 49
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
30°
night
23°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
06.09
day
30°
night
23°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 44
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.2h
sunny 5.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • 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.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

19
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
19
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
3.1
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 — 45.

Best
1
Muang Phônsavan
84 2
Xam Nua
82 3
Muang Sing
68 4
Ban Napè
60 5
Muang Xay
56
Harshest
Vientiane
32
Pakxan
32
Champasak
30
Pakse
29
Muang Không
28
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 45 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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LA Laos — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Regular

$1.41 /l

LAK31,531.42 · €1.21/l

79 of 168

cheaper than 54% of countries

RON 95

$1.68 /l

LAK37,609.14 · €1.45/l

54 of 100

pricier than 53% of countries

Diesel

$1.39 /l

LAK31,185.97 · €1.20/l

68 of 166

cheaper than 60% of countries

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