Best Time to Visit Sa Pa: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Sa Pa?

April is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 5.6h of sunshine and 34.0% rainy days. The months of April & March offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Sa Pa get in April?

Sa Pa averages 5.6 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Sa Pa?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Sa Pa in April?

In April, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.

Q: Is Sa Pa good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Sa Pa scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 7.2/10.

Q: When should you avoid Sa Pa?

January is the most difficult month to visit Sa Pa, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Sa Pa?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Sa Pa, April and March clearly stand out. January concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 April · 7.5 March · 7.2 May · 7.2 September · 4.5 ⚠️ January · 4.2

4.2

Jan

4.3

Feb

7.2

Mar

7.5

Apr

7.2

May

4.4

Jun

4.3

Jul

4.4

Aug

4.5

Sep

4.4

Oct

4.4

Nov

4.3

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Sa Pa offers 3 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 7.5 in April vs 4.2 in January.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 3 comfortable months (Mar · Apr · May)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
🌥️ January →	8°C	14°C	25%	3.9mm	3.7h	4.2/10	Decent period
🌥️ February →	9°C	16°C	26%	3.5mm	4.1h	4.3/10	Decent period
⛅ March →	12°C	19°C	27%	3.8mm	4.9h	7.2/10	Best period
☀️ April →	15°C	22°C	34%	5.8mm	5.6h	7.5/10	Best period
⛅ May →	17°C	23°C	47%	7.2mm	4.8h	7.2/10	Best period
🌥️ June →	18°C	23°C	69%	9.1mm	3.3h	4.4/10	Decent period
🌥️ July →	18°C	23°C	73%	12.6mm	3.4h	4.3/10	Decent period
🌥️ August →	18°C	23°C	70%	14.7mm	3.7h	4.4/10	Decent period
🌥️ September →	17°C	22°C	58%	11.0mm	3.4h	4.5/10	Decent period
🌥️ October →	14°C	19°C	44%	7.3mm	3.0h	4.4/10	Decent period
🌥️ November →	12°C	17°C	25%	2.9mm	3.8h	4.4/10	Decent period
🌥️ December →	8°C	14°C	21%	2.4mm	3.9h	4.3/10	Decent period

🌥️ January

4.2/10

T°8°C / 14°C

Rain %25%

Sun3.7h

Decent period

🌥️ February

4.3/10

T°9°C / 16°C

Rain %26%

Decent period

Rain %27%

Best period

Rain %34%

Best period

Rain %47%

Best period

Rain %69%

Decent period

Rain %73%

Decent period

Rain %70%

Decent period

Rain %58%

Decent period

Rain %44%

Decent period

Rain %25%

Decent period

T°8°C / 14°C

Rain %21%

Sun3.9h

Decent period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Mar → May

Good transition

Feb · Jun

Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (April)

🌡️ Feel

Comfortable

☀️ UV

8.8 · Very strong

💧 Humidity feel

14°C · Pleasant

☔ Rain

34% · 5.8 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

5.6h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Sa Pa

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Vietnam

🗣️LanguageVietnamese

💶CurrencyVietnamese Dong (₫)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthMay · 23°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 73%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Sa Pa ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.5 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

22.34°N · 103.84°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Sa Pa?

April is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 5.6h of sunshine and 34.0% rainy days. The months of April & March offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Sa Pa get in April?

Sa Pa averages 5.6 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Sa Pa?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Sa Pa in April?

In April, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.

Is Sa Pa good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Sa Pa scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 7.2/10.

When should you avoid Sa Pa?

January is the most difficult month to visit Sa Pa, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.