Sapa weather in December (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

What does the weather outlook for Sapa look like in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Sapa tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Sapa in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 7 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 132 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Vietnam in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

For visitors traveling to Sapa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Vietnam? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Vietnam. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.