Lao Cai weather in December (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lao Cai this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Lao Cai is usually perfect in December, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Lao Cai in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Lao Cai, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

* Data from: Sapa, Vietnam (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Vietnam in December

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 Lao Cai, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lao Cai.

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