Sapa weather in January (Lao Cai, Vietnam)
You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day in January.
The average maximum daytime temperature in Sapa in January lies at 21.1°C (69.98°F).
Usually it is the coldest month of the year.
The average minimum temperature goes down to around 14.8°C (58.64°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).
January is a dry month with an average of 28mm (1.1 inches) of rain.
This makes it the driest month of the year.
There are generally around 7 rainy days.
The sun will show itself now and again, with 113 hours of sunshine during the entire month.
January is known as one of the best months to visit Sapa.
Sapa, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
58 °F
Max Temperature
69 °F
Chance of Rain
26%
Precipitation
1 in
Rainy days
8 days
Humidity
86% *
Sunshine
113 hrs *
Percentage Sunshine
34% *
Where to stay in Sapa
Where to go in Vietnam in January
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What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
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