The weather in October in Sapa

It's warm in October in Sapa with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Sapa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 34°C in 2023, Sapa reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in October for Sapa

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Sapa New York
Average temperature 26°C 21°C
Max. temperature 28°C 26°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 119 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 15 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Sapa with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 26°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sapa is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°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 7 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.

The typhoon season in Sapa runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in October in Sapa

Temperature in October in Sapa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Sapa

Total precipitation in October in Sapa over the years

Daily UV index in October in Sapa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.