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Thakhèk — VanSky 38 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Khammouane Province, Laos

26° Rain
VanSky
38
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
—
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05:46 / 18:15

VanSky index for Thakhèk, Laos — 38 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Thakhèk, Laos — VanSky 38 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #20 of 29 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
12
0.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
88
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
High
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.6°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
23 AQI
PM2.5: 2.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
27°
night
24°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort
We
02.09
day
30°
night
24°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
Th
03.09
day
30°
night
24°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 17 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
29°
night
25°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
4 km/h
VanSky 39
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
28°
night
25°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 41
comfort
Su
06.09
day
30°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.5h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.6 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 (26.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

23
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
23
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.4
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

Thakhèk ranks 18 of 29 cities. Country average VanSky — 44.

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1
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82 2
Muang Phônsavan
82 3
Muang Sing
68 4
Ban Napè
61 5
Muang Xay
58
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Borikhan
32
Vang Vieng
32
Muang Phôn-Hông
32
Ban Khoan
31
Pakse
30
All 29 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Thakhèk?
The weekly VanSky index for Thakhèk is 38 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 Thakhèk?
Solar panel output data for Thakhèk 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 Thakhèk?
The index for Thakhèk 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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$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

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$1.39 /l

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