What’s the climate like in Sapa?
The current climate of Sapa features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 20°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sapa in recent years was 41°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in January 2016.
On average, Sapa receives 1967 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Sapa runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Sapa?
The best time to visit Sapa for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sapa. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Sapa
The climate table of Sapa shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 73 | 70 | 91 | 118 | 156 | 227 | 353 | 379 | 227 | 119 | 89 | 65 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in June
- Lowest temperature: 20°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1967 mm per year, averaging 164 mm per month
- Driest months: 65 mm in December, 70 mm in February and 73 mm in January
- Wettest months: 379 mm in August, 353 mm in July and 227 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Sapa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sapa, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sapa
This graph shows how much precipitation Sapa, Vietnam, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sapa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sapa, Vietnam. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sapa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sapa, Vietnam. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sapa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sapa, Vietnam, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sapa by Month
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