Savannakhet
Savannakhet, also known as "Savan," is Laos' second-largest city, situated on the Mekong River.
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Overview
It is a historical hub with French colonial architecture, offering eco-trekking and cultural experiences. Savannakhet serves as a vital link between Thailand and Vietnam, and between northern and southern Laos.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Savannakhet.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14⛈️31°C25°C82%4.6 mm
- WedJul 15⛈️30°C25°C83%16.3 mm
- ThuJul 16⛈️30°C25°C73%8.5 mm
- FriJul 17⛈️30°C25°C76%18 mm
- SatJul 18🌦️30°C25°C35%4.2 mm
- SunJul 19⛈️32°C25°C63%9.3 mm
- MonJul 20🌦️32°C25°C65%8 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1452 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 15°C | 4 mm |
| Feb | 31°C | 18°C | 17 mm |
| Mar | 34°C | 21°C | 32 mm |
| Apr | 35°C | 24°C | 91 mm |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 168 mm |
| Jun | 32°C | 25°C | 263 mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 24°C | 219 mm |
| Aug | 31°C | 24°C | 343 mm |
| Sep | 31°C | 24°C | 219 mm |
| Oct | 31°C | 21°C | 87 mm |
| Nov | 29°C | 18°C | 7 mm |
| Dec | 28°C | 15°C | 2 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Mar 28, 2025
Cost of living
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Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareLimitedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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