Lao Cai, Vietnam, a region in Vietnam, typically experiences pleasant weather in December, with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Sa Pa. During December, winter is in full swing.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Sa Pa averages a daytime high of 19°C (66°F) in December, which is pleasant for Lao Cai, Vietnam.
Average overnight lows in Lao Cai, Vietnam during December sit near 11°C (52°F) in Sa Pa.
Sa Pa enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
We have much more information about the climate in Lao Cai.
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