Temperatures in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Sapa with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sapa in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Sapa with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 20°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Sapa will be around 20°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 65 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 34% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December 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 December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
65 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Sapa?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Sapa. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The typhoon season in Sapa runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Sapa in December
With 30°C, Sapa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December 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 December in Sapa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December 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 December, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Sapa.
Daily UV Index in December in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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 December in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Sapa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December 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 December 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.
