VietnamThe weather in January in Lai Châu
It's pleasantly warm in January in Lai Châu 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.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Lai Châu. 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 January for Lai Châu, Vietnam. 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 30°C in 2023, Lai Châu reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 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.
Daily weather in January for Lai Châu
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lai Châu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Lai Châu | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 23°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 73 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,1 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lai Châu with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 20°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 January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lai Châu is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Lai Châu, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Lai Châu
Temperature in January in Lai Châu over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Lai Châu, Vietnam. 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 January in Lai Châu
Total precipitation in January in Lai Châu over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Lai Châu
Snowfall in January in Lai Châu per year
Daily UV index in January in Lai Châu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lai Châu, 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 Lai Châu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lai Châu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.