Sapa weather in December
December in Sapa: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Sapa · #400 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sapa climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 157 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sapa in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Sapa?
- December in Sapa: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Sapa on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Sapa in December?
- In December, Sapa averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 26.2°C, with about 156.7 mm of rain over roughly 25.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sapa in December?
- Sapa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in December.