Lao Cai weather in March (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lao Cai this March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Lao Cai includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 25°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Lao Cai in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Expect around 9 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 March

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

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

Where to go in Vietnam in March

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

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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

7/10

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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