Sapa weather in April (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

Is April a good time to explore Sapa weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Sapa includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Sapa in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 170 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures November generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sapa climate page with graphs.

 

Sapa, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 170 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Vietnam in April

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sapa.

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