VietnamThe climate of Sapa
The current climate in Sapa features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 20°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 Sapa, Vietnam.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Sapa in recent years was 41°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Sapa receives 1967 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Sapa runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Sapa?
The best time to visit Sapa for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sapa. 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.
Climate Table of Sapa
The climate table of Sapa 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 73 | 70 | 91 | 118 | 156 | 227 | 353 | 379 | 227 | 119 | 89 | 65 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sapa, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sapa
Yearly Temperature in Sapa
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sapa, 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 Sapa
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sapa
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Sapa, 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 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.