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Pakxan — VanSky 31 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Bolikhamsai Province, Laos

29° Rain
VanSky
31
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
34°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
71%
UV
—
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05:55 / 17:56

VanSky index for Pakxan, Laos — 31 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”.

Pakxan, Laos — VanSky 31 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #27 of 29 cities in the country (as of 29 September 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
78
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.2h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 21)
Condensation
High
71%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.5°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
21 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
25 AQI
PM2.5: 6.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
29.09
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 42
comfort
We
30.09
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort
Th
01.10
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
02.10
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 31
comfort
Sa
03.10
day
31°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort
Su
04.10
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
05.10
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 11.2h
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 Today

25
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
25
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.7
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

Pakxan ranks 17 of 29 cities. Country average VanSky — 45.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Pakxan?
The weekly VanSky index for Pakxan is 31 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 Pakxan?
Solar panel output data for Pakxan 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 Pakxan?
The index for Pakxan is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

LA Laos — fuel prices

Updated: 27.09.2026

Regular

$1.54 /l

LAK34,459.59 · €1.35/l

90 of 166

pricier than 54% of countries

RON 95

$1.94 /l

LAK43,380.53 · €1.70/l

62 of 102

pricier than 60% of countries

Diesel

$1.51 /l

LAK33,898.53 · €1.33/l

74 of 166

cheaper than 56% of countries

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