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Lao Cai Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lao Cai, Vietnam in May.

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Planning a trip to Lao Cai, Vietnam this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lao Cai in May

Lao Cai, Vietnam is a region in Vietnam. May in Lao Cai generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Sa Pa.

For specific regional insights in Lao Cai, Vietnam, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bắc Hà with an average of 178 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Sa Pa with 254 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Sa Pa gets approximately 150 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Lao Cai by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lao Cai — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sa Pa)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April27°C (81°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September28°C (82°F) October26°C (79°F) November23°C (73°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lao Cai in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lao Cai.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lao Cai

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Lao Cai, Vietnam?

Temperature range in Lao Cai (May)

Precipitation variation in Lao Cai (May)

Sa Pa

In May Sa Pa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
150 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
254 mm (10 in)
336 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sa Pa →

Bắc Hà

In May Bắc Hà generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
150 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
178 mm (7 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Bắc Hà →

Lao Cai

In May Lao Cai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
150 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lao Cai in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sa Pa 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Bắc Hà 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Lao Cai 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)

Lao Cai weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lao Cai, Vietnam in May?

Lao Cai, Vietnam typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sa Pa average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lao Cai, Vietnam in May?

Average temperatures in Lao Cai, Vietnam during May range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Sa Pa.

Does Lao Cai, Vietnam get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sa Pa records an average of 254 mm (10 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Lao Cai, Vietnam.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Lao Cai, Vietnam?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sa Pa, May may not be the ideal time to visit Lao Cai, Vietnam.

On average, the best time to visit Lao Cai, Vietnam is in November with generally perfect weather in Sa Pa. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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