Mekong River Weather Forecast
Mekong River weather: 81°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mekong River is a river in Laos. Mekong River is a river known as a transboundary Southeast Asian river.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Mekong River with clear. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 80°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 69%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mekong River is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is tropical. May, June and August 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 October. The forecast high of 92°F is 4°F above the 88°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 8.7/10. 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.
Weather in Mekong River right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:16 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mekong River
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 80° | 69% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 76° | 73% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 88° / 76° | 63% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 77° | 75% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 73° | 86% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 74° | 33% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 74° | 7% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 73° | 8% | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 72° | 6% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 73° | 15% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 74° | 18% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 74° | 24% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 74° | 35% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 73° | 26% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 72° | 14% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 26% | -- | — |
Climate in Mekong River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 62° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 87° | 68° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 91° | 72° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 96° | 77° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 91° | 77° | 9,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 89° | 77° | 13,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 76° | 17,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 76° | 15,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 87° | 75° | 13,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 88° | 74° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 70° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 83° | 66° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Mekong River
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Air quality and pollen in Mekong River
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Mekong River
Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 81°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 95% and wind is 1 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 August 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 1:16 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 1, 2026 at 1:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
