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Pakse — VanSky 32 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Champasak Province, Laos

27° Rain
VanSky
32
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
8 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
90%
UV
—
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05:41 / 18:23

VanSky index for Pakse, Laos — 32 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”.

Pakse, Laos — VanSky 32 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #23 of 29 cities in the country (as of 9 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
10
0.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
78
8 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
High
90%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.8°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20 AQI
PM2.5: 4.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
09.08
day
27°
night
25°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Mo
10.08
day
29°
night
25°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 31
comfort
Tu
11.08
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
We
12.08
day
30°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Th
13.08
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort
Fr
14.08
day
31°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
Sa
15.08
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.2h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.5 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 (27.3°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
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

Pakse ranks 26 of 29 cities. Country average VanSky — 37.

Best
1
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79 2
Xam Nua
66 3
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58 4
Muang Xay
56 5
Muang Sing
52
Harshest
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25
Pakse you are here
24
Thakhèk
21
Borikhan
20
Pakxan
14
All 29 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Pakse?
The weekly VanSky index for Pakse is 32 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 Pakse?
Solar panel output data for Pakse 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 Pakse?
The index for Pakse 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: 08.08.2026

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LAK28,737.04 · €1.10/l

50 of 140

cheaper than 65% of countries

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