When is the best time to go to Sơn La
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sơn La, 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 Sơn La
Sơn La weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sơn La 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 24mm | 4.2hrs | 11.8hrs |
January in Sơn La is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sơn La, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Sơn La and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Sơn La with around 24mm 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 33mm | 4.5hrs | 12.2hrs |
February in Sơn La is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sơn La, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Sơn La and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sơn La 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 51mm | 4.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Sơn La is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sơn La, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Sơn La 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 (62°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sơn La with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 116mm | 5.9hrs | 13.4hrs |
Sơn La's weather in April is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sơn La.
April is in the spring in Sơn La and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sơn La with around 116mm 4.6 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 201mm | 6.4hrs | 13.9hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Sơn La and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sơn La for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Sơn La and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sơn La with around 201mm 7.9 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 283mm | 5hrs | 11.8hrs |
The weather in June in Sơn La is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sơn La for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Sơn La and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sơn La with around 283mm 11.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 316mm | 5hrs | 12.2hrs |
July in Sơn La is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sơn La for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Sơn La and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sơn La with around 316mm 12.4 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 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 366mm | 5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Sơn La is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sơn La for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Sơn La and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sơn La with around 366mm 14.4 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 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 238mm | 5.4hrs | 13.4hrs |
Sơn La's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sơn La.
September is in the fall / autumn in Sơn La and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sơn La with around 238mm 9.4 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 123mm | 5.2hrs | 13.9hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Sơn La and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sơn La.
October is in the fall / autumn in Sơn La and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sơn La with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 54mm | 4.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
The weather in November in Sơn La is characteristically warm, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Sơn La, with some very good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Sơn La and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sơn La with around 54mm 2.1 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 24mm | 4.8hrs | 12.2hrs |
December in Sơn La is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sơn La, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Sơn La and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sơn La with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Sơn La weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 24mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.8°C 69.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 366mm 14.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
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