Sapa Weather
Sapa weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Sapa current weather
Sapa now (local time 14:15)
20°C
Thunderstorm with hail
- Feels like
- 23°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
13° – 22°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Sapa 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
21°
17°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
🌧️
18°
15°
💧93%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
19°
13°
💧6%
Wed
10/7
🌤️
20°
14°
💧31%
Thu
10/8
⛅
22°
13°
💧2%
Fri
10/9
🌤️
22°
13°
💧18%
Sat
10/10
☁️
21°
14°
💧24%
Sun
10/11
☁️
22°
14°
💧14%
Mon
10/12
☁️
23°
14°
💧4%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
22°
14°
💧24%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
22°
14°
💧34%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
22°
14°
💧36%
Fri
10/16
☁️
23°
15°
💧38%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
22°
15°
💧38%
Best time to visit Sapa
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sapa are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is June (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low 3°C).
Sapa climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 14°C | 3°C | 41 mm | 82% | -8°C |
| FebBest | 17°C | 5°C | 23 mm | 77% | -6°C |
| MarBest | 21°C | 9°C | 53 mm | 74% | -5°C |
| AprBest | 24°C | 13°C | 110 mm | 74% | -5°C |
| MayBest | 26°C | 15°C | 173 mm | 75% | -6°C |
| Jun | 26°C | 17°C | 215 mm | 80% | -7°C |
| Jul | 25°C | 17°C | 287 mm | 81% | -8°C |
| Aug | 25°C | 17°C | 330 mm | 82% | -8°C |
| SepBest | 24°C | 15°C | 190 mm | 81% | -9°C |
| OctBest | 21°C | 12°C | 96 mm | 83% | -10°C |
| NovBest | 18°C | 8°C | 50 mm | 81% | -10°C |
| DecBest | 14°C | 4°C | 33 mm | 82% | -9°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Sapa weather month by month: what to wear
Sapa in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, around 96 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Sapa in NovemberBest month
November in Sapa is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C, around 50 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapa in DecemberBest month
December in Sapa is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C, around 33 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 82% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapa in JanuaryBest month
January in Sapa is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C, around 41 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 82% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapa in FebruaryBest month
February in Sapa is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C, around 23 mm of rain (dry) and 77% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapa in MarchBest month
March in Sapa is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C, around 53 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapa in AprilBest month
April in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C, around 110 mm of rain (some rain) and 74% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Sapa in MayBest month
May in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 173 mm of rain (wet) and 75% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Sapa in June
June in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C, around 215 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Sapa in July
July in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, around 287 mm of rain (very wet) and 81% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Sapa in August
August in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, around 330 mm of rain (very wet) and 82% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Sapa in SeptemberBest month
September in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C, around 190 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Sapa?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Sapa are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is June (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low 3°C).
›What's the weather like in Sapa in October, and what should I wear?
October in Sapa is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, around 96 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
›What's the weather like in Sapa in November, and what should I wear?
November in Sapa is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C, around 50 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Sapa?
Sapa is wettest in August, with about 330 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 23 mm.
›How cold does Sapa get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 14°C by day and 3°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: June; coldest: January.