Sa Pa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sa Pa experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in June to a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in June to 10°C (50°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sa Pa experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2363 mm (93 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Sa Pa bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 359 mm (14 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 83 mm (3.3 in) over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Sa Pa Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Sa Pa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.7 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.2 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 93%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 82%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year