Climate Insights for Lao Chải

Huyện Sa Pa, Tỉnh Lào Cai, Vietnam

Hottest
June
29°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
August
355mm rain
Best to Visit
November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lao Chải is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2260mm of precipitation falls per year. Lao Chải receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lao Chải is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Feb Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Mar Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Apr Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Lao Chải sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 143mm Feb Precipitation: 103mm Mar Precipitation: 178mm Apr Precipitation: 172mm May Precipitation: 216mm Jun Precipitation: 236mm Jul Precipitation: 262mm Aug Precipitation: 355mm Sep Precipitation: 228mm Oct Precipitation: 185mm Nov Precipitation: 94mm Dec Precipitation: 89mm
Precipitation

Lao Chải is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2260mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 355mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 89mm. That's 266mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Lao Chải is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Lao Chải, which began on March 20, 2026. Lao Chải is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 566mm across the season with a monthly average of 189mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 853mm across the season with a monthly average of 284mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 507mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 334mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 14°
Feb 15°
Mar 19°
Apr 22°
May 24°
Jun 26°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 24°
Oct 21°
Nov 18°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Lao Chải is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lao Chải based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
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