AI-generatedLoei at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 1,294 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 244 m
Climate in Loei
Loei 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 36 °C, while December is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Loei is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Loei
The best time to visit Loei is from November to January. From February to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is September with 254 mm.
Loei through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Loei in the dry season
Oct – Apr
Fair
- 30–36 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Loei in the rainy season
May – Sep
Poor
- 32–35 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 111 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – January
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0617:52
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 05:52–06:35 · evening 17:23–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:52 · evening 18:05–18:14
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.
October in Loei compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Loei in October?
In October, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. On about 26 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 Loei.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:06 – 17:52
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
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
Compare two months in Loei
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Loei: score 79 against 42. In December, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. December has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 119 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 7better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Loei month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
74January31° · 7.9 h
In January, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Loei.
Loei in January60February33° · 8.5 h
In February, Loei is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Loei.
Loei in February40March36° · 7.8 h
In March, Loei is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Loei.
Loei in March29April36° · 7.6 h
In April, Loei is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Loei.
Loei in April13May35° · 6.3 h
In May, Loei is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 30 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 Loei.
Loei in May16June34° · 5.3 h
In June, Loei is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 160 mm. On about 29 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 Loei.
Loei in June17July33° · 4.2 h
In July, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 192 mm. On about 28 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 Loei.
Loei in July21August32° · 4.1 h
In August, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 243 mm. On about 27 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 Loei.
Loei in August25September32° · 5.0 h
In September, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 254 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Loei.
Loei in September42October32° · 6.3 h
In October, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 119 mm in total. On about 26 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 Loei.
Loei in October68November31° · 7.4 h
In November, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Loei.
Loei in November79December30° · 7.5 h
In December, Loei is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Loei.
Loei in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Loei
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 (15+ 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 June (25°). 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 266 days a year, mostly from March 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 | 74 | 31° | 16° | 7.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 33° | 17° | 8.5 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 36° | 21° | 7.8 h | 7 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 36° | 23° | 7.6 h | 11 | 66 |
| MayMay | 13 | 35° | 24° | 6.3 h | 22 | 173 |
| JuneJun | 16 | 34° | 25° | 5.3 h | 20 | 160 |
| JulyJul | 17 | 33° | 25° | 4.2 h | 22 | 192 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 32° | 24° | 4.1 h | 24 | 243 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 32° | 24° | 5.0 h | 24 | 254 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 32° | 22° | 6.3 h | 13 | 119 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 31° | 19° | 7.4 h | 4 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 30° | 16° | 7.5 h | 1 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Loei
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 11.8 hours of daylight in Loei, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Loei: 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, Loei has about 13 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Loei
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Loei
How breezy and how cloudy Loei 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 Loei typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Loei: 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 Loei
How often the day gets hot in Loei (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, Loei has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Loei
Weather for your travel dates
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Loei 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.
Loei has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 14).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 14
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 45 min
- Distance
- 9,310 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.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Loei vs Vientiane
In October the holiday weather in Loei and Vientiane is about equally good (score 42 vs 46). During the day it is about as warm in Vientiane as in Loei. Vientiane gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Loei | Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Thailand in October: the best places
In October, Loei ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Ko Chang31°29°67
- 3Ko Kut31°29°67
- 4Hua Hin31°29°66
- 5Koh Tao29°29°66
- 6Ko Pha-ngan28°29°66
- 7Koh Samui31°29°66
- 8Laem Chabang32°30°65
- 19LoeiThis page32°42
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Frequently asked questions about Loei
When is the best time to visit Loei?
The best time to visit Loei is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Loei?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 23 °C. December is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Loei?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is September with 254 mm. The driest month is December with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Loei get?
Loei gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.5 hours a day; in August there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Loei in?
Loei is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Loei?
A nonstop flight from London to Loei takes about 11 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,310 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Loei?
Loei has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 14, summer holidays 20, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 77.