That Dam
That Dam is a stupa in Vientiane. It is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in Laos and ranks as the 10th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open 24/7. It is located 3 km from the capital, Vientiane, and is 5 km from Wattay International Airport (VTE). Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Wat Si Muang, which is 1.1 km away, or Buddha Park, located 17.4 km away.
Weather conditions vary by month. The driest period is from November to February, with December seeing the least rain at about 4 mm over 1 day. The hottest month is April, with a high of 34 °C. The rainy season occurs from May to October, with the most rainfall in August, totaling about 361 mm over 26 days.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is August, with about 361 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 17 | 42 | 93 | 249 | 292 | 336 | 361 | 282 | 104 | 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.
