Weather in Sapa

The best time to visit Sapa is from March to May and from September to November when Sapa weather is the most favourable for active activities.

At these times, the Sapa weather is relatively stable with sunny days and cool nights. The first period is the fall time. At this time of the year, the weather is very comfortable for tourism. It is dry, clear with much sunshine. The view of Sapa’s terraces is at its best between September and October. The cool and dry weather with the stable temperature makes it the perfect time for trekking and photos.

In the summer, although the weather is quite warm, it is not as hot as other regions in Vietnam. If you spend time in this town in the period between April and May, you will have the chance to see the wonderful scenes of many colorful flowers and green fields there. Many Vietnamese visit Sapa after the Lunar New Year to admire the blossoming cherry trees.

In the winter, from December to February, the weather in Sapa becomes very cold, especially at night. However, in return, visitors will have the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the valley in the morning. In recent years, there is snow in Sapa. If you have chance to travel to this picturesque town on this occasion, you will definitely see quite a romance scene. However, this is the reason why Sapa is always crowded at this time of the year.

SAPA WEATHER AVERAGE 

Sapa Weather In Brief:

•      March - May: perfect weather - warm and dry - for trekking and outdoors activities
•      June - September: rainy weather and crowded with Vietnamese tourists
•      Late - September - mid- December: cool dry weather - perfect for photos and trekking
•      Mid-December - February: harsh winter but few tourists - perfect for people watching