What is the weather like in Hanoi vs Sapa in January?

In January, Hanoi averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Sapa averages 13°C high / 8°C low with about 98 mm.

Hanoi vs Sapa in January

Hanoi and Sapa are nearly tied in January — 79 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hanoi is nice, a little rain, poor air quality; Sapa is cool, rainy, muggy air.

Hanoi vs Sapa — January climate, side by side

	🇻🇳 Hanoi	🇻🇳 Sapa
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	21°C	12°C
Avg high / low	21° / 15°	13° / 8°
Rainfall	58 mm	98 mm
Rainy days	10	14
Humidity	77%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	111	65

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Hanoi 🇻🇳 Vietnamnice, a little rain, poor air quality · best December79
Sapa 🇻🇳 Vietnamcool, rainy, muggy air · best November78

Hanoi vs Sapa in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hanoi or Sapa?: Hanoi and Sapa are nearly tied in January — 79 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hanoi is nice, a little rain, poor air quality; Sapa is cool, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hanoi vs Sapa in January?: In January, Hanoi averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Sapa averages 13°C high / 8°C low with about 98 mm.