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Sapa
Visit in June — score 60/100 · avg high 74°F · feels like 74°F · 29 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 51° | 57° | 46° | 16 | 118 | 10.8h | High | Average |
| February | 35 | 54° | 60° | 48° | 16 | 104 | 11.3h | High | Average |
| March | 44 | 60° | 67° | 55° | 18 | 113 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 53 | 65° | 72° | 59° | 19 | 173 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| May | 56 | 68° | 74° | 63° | 25 | 215 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 60 | 69° | 74° | 65° | 29 | 272 | 13.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 58 | 69° | 75° | 65° | 29 | 379 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 57 | 69° | 74° | 65° | 29 | 441 | 12.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 56 | 67° | 72° | 63° | 27 | 331 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 45 | 63° | 68° | 59° | 24 | 220 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 46 | 58° | 64° | 54° | 17 | 86 | 10.9h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 33 | 52° | 58° | 47° | 14 | 73 | 10.6h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Sapa (March, April, May) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 59°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Summer
- Score
- 58/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 65°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Sapa (June, July, August) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 65°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 58/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Fall
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Sapa (September, October, November) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 59°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Winter
- Score
- 32/100
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Sapa (December, January, February) brings average highs of 58°F and lows of 47°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 32/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 35/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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