Sa Pa · WinterMonth summary
Sa Pa weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sa Pa in January?
⚠️ 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: January brings a challenging climate (4.9/10). April offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Sa Pa in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Sa Pa sees 14°F during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 46°F | 57°F | 45% | 0.2in | 8.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 48°F | 61°F | 49% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 54°F | 66°F | 51% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 59°F | 72°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 63°F | 73°F | 78% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 64°F | 73°F | 94% | 0.4in | 8.5h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 64°F | 73°F | 95% | 0.5in | 9.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 64°F | 73°F | 93% | 0.6in | 9.2h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 63°F | 72°F | 86% | 0.4in | 10.0h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 57°F | 66°F | 73% | 0.3in | 9.5h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 54°F | 63°F | 50% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 46°F | 57°F | 41% | 0.1in | 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 January, Sa Pa averages 57°F, 45% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sa Pa in January
Is January a good time to visit Sa Pa?
January is not recommended for Sa Pa (score 4.9/10). With 45% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine, consider April (7.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Sa Pa in January?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 46°F at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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