Yearly weather and climate in Sa Pa, Vietnam
The yearly weather in Sa Pa runs from around 6°C in January to 24°C in April. February is the driest month at 12 rainy days; June the wettest at 29. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 9.8 hours of clear skies in Apr, but only 6.4 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Sep (450mm over 29 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 6°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Sa Pa, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 1355°643°14Jan
- 1661°948°12Feb
- 1966°1152°15Mar
- 2474°1560°13Apr
- 2373°1662°24May
- 2374°1864°29Jun
- 2374°1864°29Jul
- 2373°1864°29Aug
- 2272°1762°29Sep
- 2067°1458°21Oct
- 1762°1151°15Nov
- 1458°847°14Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 12 days (64mm); Jun the wettest at 29 days (252mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 6°C | 14 | 95mm |
| Feb | 16°C | 9°C | 12 | 64mm |
| Mar | 19°C | 11°C | 15 | 88mm |
| Apr | 24°C | 15°C | 13 | 79mm |
| May | 23°C | 16°C | 24 | 221mm |
| Jun | 23°C | 18°C | 29 | 252mm |
| Jul | 23°C | 18°C | 29 | 347mm |
| Aug | 23°C | 18°C | 29 | 361mm |
| Sep | 22°C | 17°C | 29 | 450mm |
| Oct | 20°C | 14°C | 21 | 128mm |
| Nov | 17°C | 11°C | 15 | 95mm |
| Dec | 14°C | 8°C | 14 | 64mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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