Lao Cai weather in May
Planning a getaway to Lao Cai this May 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 May?
Lao Cai is a region in Vietnam. May in Lao Cai generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Sapa.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lao Cai with an average of 220 mm to heavy rainfall in Sapa with 254 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 150 hours of sunlight anticipated in Sapa. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at May'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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Average weather in Sapa
In May Sapa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lao Cai
In May Lao Cai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Lao Cai?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sapa, May may not be the ideal time to visit Lao Cai.
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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