AI-generatedGolden Triangle at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 1,665 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 373 m
Climate in Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while December is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Golden Triangle is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:1417:57
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:00–06:44 · evening 17:27–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:00 · evening 18:10–18:19
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Golden Triangle in October?
In October, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:14 – 17:57
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Vientiane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %23 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Golden Triangle
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Golden Triangle, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Golden Triangle
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Golden Triangle: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Golden Triangle has about 15 rainy days with 122 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Golden Triangle
How breezy and how cloudy Golden Triangle is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Golden Triangle typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Golden Triangle: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Golden Triangle
How often the day gets hot in Golden Triangle (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Golden Triangle has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Golden Triangle
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in May (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 244 days a year, mostly from April to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 26° | 16° | 7.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 30° | 18° | 8.0 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 33° | 21° | 7.3 h | 4 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 34° | 24° | 7.7 h | 9 | 86 |
| MayMay | 30 | 32° | 24° | 6.7 h | 19 | 195 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 31° | 24° | 4.5 h | 24 | 209 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 30° | 24° | 3.3 h | 27 | 322 |
| AugustAug | 37 | 29° | 24° | 3.5 h | 28 | 354 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 30° | 23° | 5.3 h | 23 | 260 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 29° | 22° | 6.3 h | 15 | 122 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 28° | 19° | 7.0 h | 6 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 26° | 16° | 6.7 h | 3 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
20.35° N, 100.09° E · 373 m · Asia/Vientiane
Best time to visit Golden Triangle
The best time to visit Golden Triangle is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to January. In April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is August with 354 mm.
Golden Triangle through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Golden Triangle in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 26–34 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Golden Triangle in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 29–32 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 135 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Golden Triangle for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Golden Triangle
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Golden Triangle: score 94 against 56. In January, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. January has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 94better |
| Day high | 29° | 26° |
| Night low | 22° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 122 mm | 21 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Golden Triangle month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January26° · 7 h
In January, Golden Triangle is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in January81February30° · 8 h
In February, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in February58March33° · 7 h
In March, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in March43April34° · 8 h
In April, Golden Triangle is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in April30May32° · 7 h
In May, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 195 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in May32June31° · 5 h
In June, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 209 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in June35July30° · 3 h
In July, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 322 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in July37August29° · 4 h
In August, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 354 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in August42September30° · 5 h
In September, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in September56October29° · 6 h
In October, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in October87November28° · 7 h
In November, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
Golden Triangle in November92December26° · 7 h
In December, Golden Triangle is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Golden Triangle.
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Golden Triangle vs. Chiang Mai
In October the holiday weather in Golden Triangle and Chiang Mai is about equally good (score 56 vs. 52). During the day it is about as warm in Chiang Mai as in Golden Triangle.
| in October | Golden Triangle | Chiang Mai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Golden Triangle ranks 3 of 3 destinations in this country.
- Luang Prabang29°65
- 2Vientiane30°61
- 3Golden TriangleThis page29°56
Planning a trip to Golden Triangle
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Golden Triangle in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Golden Triangle has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 30).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,950 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Golden Triangle
When is the best time to visit Golden Triangle?
The best time to visit Golden Triangle is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Golden Triangle?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. December is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Golden Triangle?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is August with 354 mm. The driest month is February with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Golden Triangle get?
Golden Triangle gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.0 hours a day; in July there are 3.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Golden Triangle in?
Golden Triangle uses the time zone Asia/Vientiane, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Golden Triangle?
A nonstop flight from London to Golden Triangle takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Golden Triangle?
Golden Triangle has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 93) and its weakest during May half-term (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 30, Summer holidays 36, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 93.
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