The Best Time to Visit Sapa

Thanks to the breathtaking scenery, Sapa is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam. "When is the best time to visit Sapa?" might be a frequent question of tourists when planning Sapa tours. If you still wonder how the weather in Sapa is, keep reading to find the answer. 

The best time to visit Sapa

The best time to visit Sapa is from March to May and from September to November. At these times, the weather is relatively stable with sunny days and cold nights. The first period is fall time. At this time of the year, the weather is very comfortable for tourism. It is dry, bright with much sunshine. The view of Sapa’s terraces is at its best between September and October. The fresh and dry weather with a stable temperature makes it the perfect time for trekking and photos when joining Sapa trekking tours.

Sapa Stone Church

Sapa in summer

In the summer, although the weather is quite warm, it is not as hot as other regions in Vietnam. Scorching hot weather and burning sunshine, the typical summer elements witnessed in other parts of Vietnam, are absent there in summer lasting from June to August.

Sapa highlights a stably cool summer with daily temperature ranging from 20 to 25°C and night temperature hovering around 15°C. However, this is also the rainy season in Sapa so tourists may not enjoy the most favorable conditions for a stroll around this lovely town.

The highest rainfall of 480 mm is recorded in July. The rains usually come suddenly and briefly so be well prepared with umbrella and raincoat. While the temperature remains quite stable in August, it is not considered the ideal time to visit Sapa as it is the peak month of rain and typhoons. If you spend time in this town in the period between April and May, you will have the chance to see the beautiful scenes of many colorful flowers and green fields there. Many Vietnamese visit Sapa after the Lunar New Year to admire the blossoming cherry trees.

Sapa in summer

Sapa in winter

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 a chance to travel to this picturesque town on this occasion, you will see quite a romance scene. However, this is the reason why Sapa is always crowded at this time of the year.

Along with the spring, fall is a highly recommended time to visit Sapa. The level of rainfall reduces considerably, letting the weather become drier and milder. The average level of precipitation combines with stable, cool temperature make fall time such a delight to admire the beauty of Sapa. Since the beautiful weather continues in November with slightly lower temperature, Sapa also welcomes a lot of tourists during this time.

We hope that after reading this post, your upcoming trip in Sapa will be unforgettable. If you concern more about where to visit in Sapa, please visit our website. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Have a safe journey!