When is the best time to go to Lai Chau?

When is the best time to go to Lai Chau? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Lai Chau are January, February, March, April, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are March, April, May, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and December
  • The rainiest months are July and August


Annual weather in Lai Chau

For full information about the climate and weather in Lai Chau a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 54°F/72°F
2.6in
February 58°F/76°F
1.3in
March 65°F/81°F
2.4in
April 68°F/85°F
5.6in
May 70°F/86°F
10.4in
June 70°F/85°F
16.3in
July 70°F/83°F
18.9in
August 70°F/83°F
21.1in
September 70°F/83°F
12.6in
October 67°F/79°F
4.8in
November 61°F/77°F
1.7in
December 54°F/72°F
2.2in


Weather and climate in Lai Chau

Lai Chau enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lai Chau is 81°F (ranging from 72°F in january to 86°F in may). Annual rainfall is 99.5in, with a minimum of 1.3in in february and a maximum of 21.1in in august.
  • Between january and april the climate is good. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains in april about 5.6in.
  • In the month of may the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 86°F as maximum temperature in may and it rains about 10.4in each month.
  • From june to august the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 83°F and, in august, 25 days of rain are expected.
  • In september the climate is not good. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in september and it rains about 58% of the time in september.
  • In october the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 92°F.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 72°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lai Chau

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lai Chau: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lai Chau

Find out when Lai Chau has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lai Chau

  • Very low season in Lai Chau
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June and September.
  • Low season in Lai Chau
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, July, August and October.
  • High season in Lai Chau
    The number of visitors to Lai Chau is high in: February, April and November.
  • Peak season in Lai Chau
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lai Chau is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Lai Chau month by month



Best time for low prices in Lai Chau

Average prices of hotels in Lai Chau month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lai Chau. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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