What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa in January?

In January, Ho Chi Minh City averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 36 mm of rain; Sapa averages 13°C high / 8°C low with about 98 mm.

Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa in January

Sapa is the better pick in January — 78 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sapa is cool, rainy, muggy air, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, a little rain.

Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa — January climate, side by side

	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇻🇳 Sapa
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	37°C	12°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	13° / 8°
Rainfall	36 mm	98 mm
Rainy days	5	14
Humidity	72%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	86	65

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

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Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa in January — FAQ

Is January better in Ho Chi Minh City or Sapa?: Sapa is the better pick in January — 78 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sapa is cool, rainy, muggy air, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa in January?: In January, Ho Chi Minh City averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 36 mm of rain; Sapa averages 13°C high / 8°C low with about 98 mm.