Sơn La province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sơn La province, Vietnam in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Sơn La province, Vietnam in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Sơn La province in January

Sơn La province, Vietnam is a region in Vietnam. January in Sơn La province generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Sơn La. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Sơn La province, Vietnam that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

For specific regional insights in Sơn La province, Vietnam, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 33 mm (1.3 in) in Sơn La.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Sơn La typically sees 149 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Sơn La province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sơn La province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sơn La)

January22°C (72°F) February25°C (77°F) March28°C (82°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune31°C (88°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sơn La province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sơn La province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Sơn La province

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Sơn La province, Vietnam?

Sơn La

In January Sơn La generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
149 hours
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Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sơn La province, in Vietnam.

In our records: Vietnam January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Vietnam in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Vietnam dropped to -4°C (25°F) in Lai Châu on January 25, 2016.

Sơn La province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sơn La province, Vietnam in January?

Sơn La province, Vietnam typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sơn La average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sơn La province, Vietnam in January?

Average temperatures in Sơn La province, Vietnam during January range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Sơn La.

Does Sơn La province, Vietnam get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Sơn La averages just 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Sơn La province, Vietnam.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sơn La province, Vietnam?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Sơn La province, Vietnam with overall perfect weather in Sơn La. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Sơn La province, Vietnam is in January, February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sơn La. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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