VietnamThe climate of Lào Cai
The current climate in Lào Cai features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 21°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lào Cai, Vietnam.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lào Cai in recent years was 42°C in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Lào Cai receives 2092 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Lào Cai runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Lào Cai?
The best time to visit Lào Cai for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lào Cai. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Lào Cai
The climate table of Lào Cai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 66 | 67 | 93 | 100 | 160 | 262 | 327 | 462 | 264 | 144 | 102 | 45 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lào Cai, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lào Cai
Yearly Temperature in Lào Cai
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lào Cai, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lào Cai
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lào Cai
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lào Cai, Vietnam. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Lào Cai
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Average weather in Lào Cai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lào Cai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.