Sapa weather in March (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

What does the weather outlook for Sapa look like in March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Sapa includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C.

Precipitation

Sapa in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 157 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 157 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

Where to go in Vietnam in March

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?

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

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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