Sa Pa · WinterMonth summary
Sa Pa weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sa Pa in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Sa Pa in December is possible but April offers a score of 7.2/10 vs 5.4.
By trip type
Sa Pa in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks In December, Sa Pa sees 14°C during the day with 8.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 8°C | 14°C | 45% | 3.9 | 8.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 9°C | 16°C | 49% | 3.5 | 9.1h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 12°C | 19°C | 51% | 3.8 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 15°C | 22°C | 59% | 5.8 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 17°C | 23°C | 78% | 7.2 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 18°C | 23°C | 94% | 9.1 | 8.5h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 18°C | 23°C | 95% | 12.6 | 9.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 18°C | 23°C | 93% | 14.7 | 9.2h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 17°C | 22°C | 86% | 11.0 | 10.0h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 14°C | 19°C | 73% | 7.3 | 9.5h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 12°C | 17°C | 50% | 2.9 | 9.5h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 8°C | 14°C | 41% | 2.4 | 8.6h | 5.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Sa Pa averages 14°C, 41% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sa Pa in December
Is December a good time to visit Sa Pa?
December is not recommended for Sa Pa (score 5.4/10). With 41% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine, consider April (7.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Sa Pa in December?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 8°C at night. 8.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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