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Lao Cai Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Lao Cai, Vietnam this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lao Cai in October

Lao Cai, Vietnam is a region in Vietnam. October in Lao Cai generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Sa Pa.

For a closer look at conditions across Lao Cai, Vietnam, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bắc Hà with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Sa Pa with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Sa Pa receives about 95 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Lao Cai, Vietnam?

Temperature range in Lao Cai (October)

Precipitation variation in Lao Cai (October)

Sa Pa

In October Sa Pa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
95 hours
103 hours
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sa Pa →

Bắc Hà

In October Bắc Hà generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
95 hours
103 hours
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bắc Hà →

Lao Cai

In October Lao Cai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
95 hours
103 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sa Pa 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Bắc Hà 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Lao Cai 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Lao Cai weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Lao Cai, Vietnam generally has pleasant weather conditions. Sa Pa sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

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

Sa Pa averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Lao Cai, Vietnam. Average rainfall in Sa Pa sits around 133 mm (5.2 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Sa Pa, October might be a good time to visit Lao Cai, Vietnam. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, November provides perfect weather in Sa Pa. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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