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

Thinking of visiting Lai Châu in January? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Lai Châu during January, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C. The weather this month is milder than usual, but still provides a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Precipitation

Lai Châu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Expect around 6 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 132 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Lai Châu. January, February, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lai Châu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 132 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in January

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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