Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lào Cai Climate
Lào Cai is a city in Vietnam (15) with a population of about 130,671. Its average annual temperature is 22.5°C (73°F), with roughly 1681 mm of rain per year.
22.5°C
Avg Temp
1681
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Lào Cai Climate
Lào Cai has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F) and receives about 1681 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.5°C
Avg Temp
1681
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 60° | 19 mm |
| February | 17° / 62° | 48 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 44 mm |
| April | 24° / 75° | 127 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 214 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 263 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 324 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 256 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 206 mm |
| October | 23° / 74° | 104 mm |
| November | 20° / 67° | 55 mm |
| December | 17° / 62° | 21 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lào Cai
The most comfortable months to visit Lào Cai are typically March, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 12°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lào Cai are typically March, November and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lào Cai, Vietnam has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C and about 1681 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Lào Cai average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.