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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 60° | 10 mm |
| February | 17° / 62° | 36 mm |
| March | 20° / 68° | 30 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 118 mm |
| May | 25° / 77° | 180 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 241 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 312 mm |
| August | 25° / 78° | 282 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 151 mm |
| October | 22° / 72° | 55 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 27 mm |
| December | 16° / 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.