The weather in January in Sapa

It's pleasantly warm in January in Sapa 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 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 January for Sapa, 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, Sapa 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 Sapa

Click on any day in January 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.

January weather comparison

  Sapa 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 Sapa 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 Sapa 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 Sapa, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Sapa

Temperature in January in Sapa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Sapa

Total precipitation in January in Sapa over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Sapa

Snowfall in January in Sapa per year

Daily UV index in January in Sapa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.