Best Time to Visit Sapa for Hiking – December Scores 84/100

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December, January, February

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17°C – 28°C

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sapa

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	20°	30	9.4	64%	dry
February	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	34	7.7	61%	dry
March	71Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	26°	55	9.7	60%	shoulder
April	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	29°	103	12.2	61%	shoulder
May	13Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	169	15.9	61%	wet
June	8Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	236	18.8	66%	wet
July	8Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	309	23.3	68%	wet
August	8Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	293	22.3	68%	wet
September	14Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	207	16.6	66%	wet
October	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	28°	114	13	64%	shoulder
November	76Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	25°	42	8.2	63%	dry
December	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	21°	32	7.5	62%	dry