Buddha Park
Buddha Park is a sculpture garden located 16 kilometers from the center of Vientiane, Laos. Established in 1958, it ranks among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The park is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. The driest months are November through February, which see little rain and daily high temperatures between 27 °C and 30 °C. March and April are warmer, with daily highs reaching 34 °C. The rainy season begins in May and lasts through October, with July and August experiencing the most frequent rain.
To reach the park, visitors can fly into Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, located 22 kilometers away. While in the area, you can also visit Wat Si Muang, 16.5 kilometers away, or That Dam, located 17.4 kilometers from the park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is August, with about 358 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 18 | 42 | 93 | 248 | 287 | 342 | 358 | 289 | 107 | 15 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
