Sapa weather in September (Lao Cai, Vietnam)

Looking to travel to Sapa in September? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In September, Sapa generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Sapa in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 101 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 216 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
SunshineSunshine 101 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27%  

Where to go in Vietnam in September

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

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 in September.

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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