Weather and climate in Sa Pa

Keys Takeaways

Sapa experiences four distinct seasons annually with unique weather patterns.
The average annual temperature is around 15.4 °C in Sapa.
Sapa’s rainy season lasts from May to September with high humidity.
Winter in Sapa often features snow and frequent foggy days.

Northern Vietnam has four seasons each year. Although we don’t have exact weather data, we do have information about Sapa’s weather. Remember that Sapa is located at an altitude of 500-600m above sea level so there may be some differences.

The average annual temperature is 15.4 °C (59.7 °F), reaching a high of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in July and falling to a low of -3.0 ° C (-26.6 °F) in December. The coldest month is from December to March, sometimes with snow lasting 1-3 days. Winter often sees fog covering the area. Foggy days occur frequently, on average 137 days/year.

The average annual rainfall in Sapa is 2,763 mm, ranging from 2,964 mm to 4,723 mm. The rainy season lasts from May to September. Humidity ranges from 75-91%, average 87%.

Tabular view for temperature

Month	Normal	Warmest	Coldest
January	9.1°C	13.0°C	6.5°C
February	10.7°C	14.9°C	7.8°C
March	14.4°C	19.4°C	10.9°C
April	17.8°C	23.0°C	14.2°C
May	20.4°C	24.8°C	17.1°C
June	21.3°C	25.1°C	18.6°C
July	21.4°C	25.4°C	18.7°C
August	21.0°C	25.4°C	18.2°C
September	19.5°C	23.9°C	16.8°C
October	17.0°C	21.0°C	14.6°C
November	13.5°C	17.4°C	11.1°C
December	10.2°C	14.5°C	7.6°C

Weather and climate in Sa Pa

BEST TIME TO VISIT SAPA

Are you wondering which is the best month to visit Sapa? Let’s find out together!

No matter when you travel, Sapa always has its own special beauty each season. The temperature in Sapa is usually around 15-18 degrees Celsius all year. In winter, it can drop to below 0 degrees Celsius, and there’s a good chance of snow. Sapa is one of the best places in Vietnam to see snow.

Spring in Sapa

Spring in Sapa is beautiful with hundreds of blooming flowers. The mountains and hills are covered with the colors of white plum, pear blossoms, peach flowers, and cherry blossoms. This is also the time for many flower festivals.

Summer in Sapa

The most famous symbol of summer in Sapa is the vast green terraced fields under the golden sunlight. Summer in Sapa is magical. You can experience all four seasons in just one day. In the early morning, it feels like Spring. By noon, it gets hotter like Summer. In the afternoon, the weather becomes mild like Autumn. At night, you will feel the chilly air of Winter.

Autumn in Sapa

Autumn in Sapa is seen as the wonder of the Northwest region and all of Vietnam. Late August and September is the Golden Season in Sapa, when the rice is ready to be harvested. The highland rice harvesting season comes after many months of hard work. Since this happens only once a year, farmers look forward to it with great excitement. The sweet smell of new sticky rice and the sight of people happily working in the fields together make this the best time for a beautiful vacation in the Northwest.

WINTER IN SAPA

Have you ever seen snow or ice flowers? In Vietnam, it’s rare to see them. But there is one special place where you can experience it: Sapa. Because of this, many winter festivals like Christmas, New Year, and Sunworld Winter Festive Day are beautifully celebrated there.

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