Sapa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sa Pa or Sapa has a special climate. It has all the characteristics of a tropical savannah climate. There are rainy seasons and dry periods. The temperature is very high in summer months. However, due to the altitude and the influence of the surrounding mountains, the temperature is considerably lower in winter. Average temperatures can even drop to freezing.
Although you can go at any time of the year, the best time to visit Sapa is March to May or September to November. During this period Sapa has many beautiful landscapes and the weather is pleasant. It can be a bit busy during this period so it is recommended to book a place to stay in advance.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Sapa experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in June to a pleasant 19°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sapa experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2363 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Sapa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 359 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 83 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Sapa Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Sapa, 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sapa in Vietnam
During the months of February, March, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
June has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 359 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 170 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
