Climate and Weather of Lao Cai, Vietnam

In Vietnam you have several regions, one of which is called Lao Cai. The most popular city in this region is Sapa, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Lao Cai. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Lao Cai during February, March, October, November and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C to 26°C.

Lao Cai reaches its peak temperature in June, hitting 29°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 18°C.

When it comes to rainfall, Lao Cai sees significant variations throughout the year. July tends to be the wettest, receiving 359 mm of rain, while December is much drier with just 82 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during May, June, July, August and September, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 215 mm to 359 mm monthly.

For those seeking sunshine, April usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Lao Cai, Vietnam?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.