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Lao Cai weather in December (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

Looking to travel to Lao Cai 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 Lao Cai the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Lao Cai in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Lao Cai in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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