Sapa weather in January
January in Sapa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Sapa · #365 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sapa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 138 mm / 5.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sapa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sapa?
- January in Sapa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sapa on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Sapa in January?
- In January, Sapa averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 26°C, with about 137.8 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sapa in January?
- Sapa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in January.