VietnamAverage weather for Sapa in May
It's hot in May in Sapa with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Sapa with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 20°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 21°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sapa is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In May, there is an average of 156 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Sapa in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
32°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
35°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
30°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
156 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
18 days | 14 days | |
April
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.
Is May a good time to visit Sapa?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Sapa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The typhoon season in Sapa runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2023, Sapa reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Sapa
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Sapa, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Sapa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Sapa, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 18 days of precipitation in Sapa.
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.
Temperature in May in Sapa over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Sapa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Sapa over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Sapa, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for 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.
