Lao Cai weather in January (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

What does the weather outlook for Lao Cai look like in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Lao Cai typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Precipitation

Lao Cai in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 113 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lao Cai, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 113 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

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

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 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

6/10

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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