Sa Pa Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sa Pa, timing is key. In April, you can enjoy up to 170 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of October provide just 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1459 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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 day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 45% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 23%.

Sa Pa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sa Pa enjoys an average of 1459 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Sa Pa

July, Sa Pa’s wettest month, receives 336 mm (13 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sa Pa Precipitation page.