Temperature in Lao Cai in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Lao Cai, Vietnam this January.

Lao Cai, Vietnam, a region in Vietnam, typically experiences pleasant weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Sa Pa. The month of January is in the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Lao Cai, Vietnam in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Lao Cai. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Lao Cai in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Lao Cai temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Lao Cai, Vietnam in January?

Daytime temperatures in Sa Pa typically peak at 19°C (66°F) in January, putting it in the pleasant range.

How cold does it get at night in Lao Cai, Vietnam in January?

Sa Pa sees nighttime lows close to 10°C (50°F) in January.

How much sun does Lao Cai, Vietnam get in January?

Sa Pa enjoys a balanced 113 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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