When is the best time to go to Lào Cai
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lào Cai, Vietnam. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Lào Cai
Lào Cai weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lào Cai are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 22mm | 3.5hrs | 11.7hrs |
Mild and dry weather often prevails in Lào Cai during the month of January
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lào Cai, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Lào Cai and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 33mm | 4hrs | 12.2hrs |
February in Lào Cai is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lào Cai, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Lào Cai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 49mm | 4.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Lào Cai is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lào Cai, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Lào Cai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 105mm | 6hrs | 13.4hrs |
Lào Cai's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lào Cai.
April is in the spring in Lào Cai and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 182mm | 6.4hrs | 14hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Lào Cai and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lào Cai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Lào Cai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 242mm | 5hrs | 11.7hrs |
Lào Cai's weather in June is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lào Cai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Lào Cai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 287mm | 5.1hrs | 12.2hrs |
July in Lào Cai is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lào Cai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Lào Cai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 287mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 322mm | 5.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Lào Cai is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lào Cai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Lào Cai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 322mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 216mm | 5.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
Lào Cai's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lào Cai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Lào Cai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Lào Cai weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 111mm | 4.4hrs | 14hrs |
October is a damp, humid month in Lào Cai and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Lào Cai.
October is in the fall / autumn in Lào Cai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 53mm | 4.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
The weather in November in Lào Cai is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lào Cai, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Lào Cai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 25mm | 4.2hrs | 12.2hrs |
December in Lào Cai is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lào Cai, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Lào Cai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lào Cai with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lào Cai weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32°C 89.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 22mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20°C 68°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 322mm 12.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 29°C 84.2°F |
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