Temperatures in March
It's warm in March in Sapa with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sapa in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Sapa with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 28°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Sapa will be around 28°C, with nights close to 14°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 40% per day this month. 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 March 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 March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
91 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 9 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 March a good time to visit Sapa?
Want nice weather? Then March 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 March
With 38°C, Sapa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March 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 March in Sapa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March 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 March, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Sapa.
Daily UV Index in March in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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 March in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Sapa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March 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 March 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.
