Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Sapa with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sapa in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Sapa with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 21°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Sapa will be around 30°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 379 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is over 90%, so expect nearly daily rain in August.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Sapa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sapa in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
379 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
28 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Sapa?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Sapa. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Sapa runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Sapa in August
With 35°C, Sapa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Sapa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Sapa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Sapa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 28 days of rain in Sapa.
Daily UV Index in August in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Sapa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Sapa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Sapa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Sapa
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Average Weather in Sapa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sapa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
