River in Laos

Mekong River Map

Interactive map of Mekong River with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 90°F now🕔 5:50 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December

Summary

Mekong River is a river in Laos. Mekong River is a river known as a transboundary Southeast Asian river.

Right now it is 90°F (32°C) in Mekong River with overcast. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 78°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 72%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Mekong River is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is tropical. May, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 62°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 3.1°F above the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mekong River today at 7.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Mekong River

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Coordinates: 17°58′32.5″N 102°37′59.2″E (17.9757, 102.6331)

Quick facts about Mekong River

TypeRiver
CountryLaos
ContinentAsia
Coordinates17°58′32.5″N 102°37′59.2″E (17.9757, 102.6331)
Length2.703 mi
Known fora transboundary Southeast Asian river
Local time5:50 PM (UTC+07:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November and December
ClimateTropical

Getting to Mekong River

By road, from nearby cities

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mekong River?

Mekong River is a river in Laos. Its coordinates are 17.9757, 102.6331. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Mekong River right now?

It is currently 90°F (32°C) with overcast. Humidity is 63% and wind is 10 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mekong River?

January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Mekong River, which has a tropical climate. May, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mekong River in?

Mekong River observes Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00). The local time is 5:50 PM.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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