Lai Châu weather in December ( Lai Châu Province, Vietnam)

Planning a trip to Lai Châu in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Lai Châu the weather in December is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Lai Châu in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 130 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Lai Châu. January, February, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lai Châu climate page with graphs.

 

Lai Châu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Lai Châu in December?

For visitors traveling to Lai Châu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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