Lai Châu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Lai Châu experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in May, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) in May to around 12°C (54°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Lai Châu is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2500 mm (98 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, June it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 463 mm (18 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less rainfall, with 52 mm (2 in) over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lai Châu Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Lai Châu. While April receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year