Weather in December in Lao Cai
Planning a getaway to Lao Cai this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Lao Cai in December?
Lao Cai is a region in Vietnam. December in Lao Cai generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Sapa.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sapa with an average of 83 mm to moderate rainfall in Lao Cai with 96 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Sapa usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Sapa enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Lao Cai, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lao Cai's yearly weather, check out our Lao Cai climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Lao Cai?
Sapa
In December Sapa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lao Cai
In December Lao Cai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Lao Cai?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Lao Cai with overall pleasant weather in Sapa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in November offering mostly perfect weather in Sapa. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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