Sapa weather in January (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

Planning a trip to Sapa in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sapa generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Sapa in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 113 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days November typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sapa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 113 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 34%  

Where to go in Vietnam in January

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam in January and which places have the best weather 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 Sapa in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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