Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Sapa with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sapa in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Sapa with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sapa will be around 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 156 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 59% per day. Though that seems frequent, 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 May 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 May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
156 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 8 days | |
April
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 May a good time to visit Sapa?
After some sun? Then May 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 May
With 40°C, Sapa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May 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 May in Sapa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May 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 May, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Sapa.
Daily UV Index in May in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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 May in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Sapa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Sapa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May 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 May 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.
