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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Sơn La Climate

Sơn La is a city in Vietnam (14) with a population of about 106,052. Its average annual temperature is 21.5°C (71°F), with roughly 1452 mm of rain per year.

21.5°C

Avg Temp

1452

Precip (mm/yr)

Jun

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Sơn La Climate

Sơn La has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F) and receives about 1452 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

21.5°C

Avg Temp

1452

Precip (mm/yr)

Jun

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Sơn La — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January16° / 60°10 mm
February17° / 62°36 mm
March20° / 68°30 mm
April23° / 73°118 mm
May25° / 77°180 mm
June26° / 78°241 mm
July26° / 78°312 mm
August25° / 78°282 mm
September24° / 76°151 mm
October22° / 72°55 mm
November19° / 66°27 mm
December16° / 61°10 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 Sơn La

The most comfortable months to visit Sơn La are typically March, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 10°C low). July is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Sơn La are typically March, November and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Sơn La, Vietnam has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C and about 1452 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.

In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Sơn La average about 30°C (85°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.