Lai Châu, Vietnam Weather

Lai Châu,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
25°C
77.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 915 hPa

Feel like: 27 °C

Temperature: 25°C

Cloud: 8%

Humidity: 59%

Wind: S - 5 km/h

Visibility: 18.7 km

Weather forecast

Mon
12 Oct
13°C / 27°C
Overcast
Tue
13 Oct
16°C / 27°C
Drizzle
Wed
14 Oct
18°C / 27°C
Drizzle
Thu
15 Oct
19°C / 27°C
Drizzle
Fri
16 Oct
19°C / 26°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
09:00 AM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Clear Sky
59% 18 km/h
10:00 AM
20° / 24°
20° / 24°
Clear Sky
76% 17 km/h
11:00 AM
18° / 23°
18° / 23°
Clear Sky
74% 11 km/h
12:00 PM
18° / 22°
18° / 22°
Clear Sky
78% 9 km/h
13:00 PM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Mainly Clear
80% 10 km/h
14:00 PM
17° / 21°
17° / 21°
Mainly Clear
81% 11 km/h
15:00 PM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Mainly Clear
81% 11 km/h
16:00 PM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Mainly Clear
81% 11 km/h
17:00 PM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Partly Cloudy
81% 11 km/h
18:00 PM
16° / 20°
16° / 20°
Partly Cloudy
81% 10 km/h
19:00 PM
16° / 19°
16° / 19°
Mainly Clear
82% 7 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 26.3°C
  • Average low 17.63°C
  • Hottest day 29°C (26 September 2026)
  • Coldest day 13°C (08 October 2026)
  • Average humidity 79.87%
  • Days with precipitation 25 days
  • Highest precipitation 76 mm (04 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 26°C
  • Min: 19°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Lai Châu over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Lai Châu in the coming days

Rainfall in Lai Châu in the coming days

Lai Châu Climate Summary

Lai Châu features a Humid subtropical, no dry season (Köppen classification: Cfa), with an average annual temperature of 21.95ºC (71.51ºF), which is about -4.3% lower than the national average for Vietnam. Annually, the city experiences approximately 118.28 millimeters (4.66 inches) of rainfall, spread across 172.45 rainy days, accounting for 47.25% of the year.

Longitude 22.3862227
Latitude 103.4702631
Yearly high temperature 25.89ºC (78.6ºF)
Yearly low temperature 15.34ºC (59.61ºF)
Hottest month May 29.79ºC (85.62ºF)
Coldest month January 9.92ºC (49.86ºF)
Yearly precip 118.28mm (4.66in)
Days with rainfall 172.45 days (47.25%)
Driest month February (66.49%)
Wettest month August (82.1%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 19.82° / 9.92° 6.45 days
February 23.22° / 10.96° 3.0 days
March 27.09° / 14.3° 6.36 days
April 29.18° / 16.76° 13.09 days
May 29.79° / 18.75° 19.09 days
June 28.66° / 19.72° 26.0 days
July 28.03° / 19.11° 28.0 days
August 28.27° / 18.77° 27.27 days
September 27.5° / 17.62° 22.0 days
October 25.31° / 14.96° 11.91 days
November 23.55° / 12.96° 5.55 days
December 20.31° / 10.23° 3.73 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Lai Châu?

May has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 29.79ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 9.92ºC).

2. What should I wear in Lai Châu today?

For today's very hot weather in Lai Châu, with the high temperatures above 27ºC (80.6ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Breathable shorts or skirts
- Wide-brimmed sun hat

Temperature

Early
19°C / 24°C
Morning
17°C / 25°C
Afternoon
17°C / 20°C
Evening
15°C / 18°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 431
  • CO 244
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 118
  • PM10 7
  • PM25 7
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,453

Sunrise / Sunset

23:01
10:44