Lao Cai weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Lao Cai this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Lao Cai in August?
Lao Cai is a region in Vietnam. August in Lao Cai generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. In August, it is summer.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Sapa. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lao Cai with an average of 286 mm to heavy rainfall in Sapa with 347 mm. The city Sapa usually sees around 119 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Lao Cai for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lao Cai climate page.
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Popular destinations in Lao Cai
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Average weather in Sapa
In August Sapa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lao Cai
In August Lao Cai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Lao Cai?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Lao Cai with often poor weather in Sapa.
On average, the best time to visit Lao Cai is in November with generally perfect weather in Sapa. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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