Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Sapa with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sapa in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Sapa with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 20°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sapa will be around 21°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January 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 January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
73 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,1 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 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 January a good time to visit Sapa?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Sapa. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Sapa in January
With 30°C, Sapa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January 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 January in Sapa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Sapa.
Daily Snowfall in January in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Sapa, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sapa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sapa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Sapa per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Sapa, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January 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.
