The weather in May in Sapa

It's pleasantly warm in May in Sapa with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Sapa. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Sapa, Turkey. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Sapa reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Sapa

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sapa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Sapa New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 97 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sapa with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sapa is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Sapa, Turkey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Sapa

Temperature in May in Sapa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sapa, Turkey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Sapa

Total precipitation in May in Sapa over the years

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.

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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.