Weather in January in Lao Cai
Planning a getaway to Lao Cai this January 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 January?
Lao Cai is a region in Vietnam. January in Lao Cai generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Sapa. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Lao Cai where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
Precipitation
January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 105 mm in Sapa.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 113 hours of sunlight expected in Sapa. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at January'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 January for the 2 most popular destinations in Lao Cai?
Sapa
In January Sapa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lao Cai
In January Lao Cai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Lao Cai?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Lao Cai with overall tolerable weather in Sapa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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