Laos

Savannakhet

A city in southern Laos on the Mekong River, also well known by its former name, Savannakhet. As the country's second-largest city after Vientiane, it offers striking riverside scenery.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Gateway airport: Pakse International Airport
Best season: Nov–Feb
Time zone: Asia/Vientiane
Sights covered: 1 place

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Temples & religious sites

Co-Cathedral of St. Therese, Savannakhet

A Catholic co-cathedral in Savannakhet, southern Laos, located near the border with Thailand. It's a pleasant stop for a quiet moment admiring the church's architecture.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

22° Jan

24° Feb

28° Mar

29° Apr

29° May

28° Jun

27° Jul

27° Aug

26° Sep

25° Oct

25° Nov

22° Dec

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