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Sapa weather in May (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

How does the May weather in Sapa compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, Sapa usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Sapa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 254 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 150 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 254 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in Vietnam in May

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

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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?

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