Lào Cai, Vietnam Weather

Lào Cai,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
26°C
78.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Drizzle Dense Intensity

Pressure: 993 hPa

Feel like: 33 °C

Temperature: 26°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 97%

Wind: S - 4 km/h

Visibility: 2.88 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
24°C / 29°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Fri
07 Aug
26°C / 34°C
Partly Cloudy
Sat
08 Aug
27°C / 35°C
Drizzle
Sun
09 Aug
26°C / 35°C
Moderate Drizzle
Mon
10 Aug
27°C / 35°C
Moderate Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
13:00 PM
26° / 26°
26° / 26°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
97% 11 km/h
14:00 PM
25° / 26°
25° / 26°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
98% 13 km/h
15:00 PM
25° / 25°
25° / 25°
Slight Rain Showers
98% 11 km/h
16:00 PM
25° / 25°
25° / 25°
Moderate Drizzle
97% 9 km/h
17:00 PM
25° / 25°
25° / 25°
Drizzle
98% 6 km/h
18:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Moderate Drizzle
98% 7 km/h
19:00 PM
24° / 24°
24° / 24°
Moderate Drizzle
98% 8 km/h
20:00 PM
24° / 24°
24° / 24°
Slight Rain Showers
98% 8 km/h
21:00 PM
24° / 24°
24° / 24°
Drizzle Dense Intensity
98% 10 km/h
22:00 PM
24° / 24°
24° / 24°
Moderate Drizzle
98% 10 km/h
23:00 PM
24° / 24°
24° / 24°
Slight Rain Showers
98% 10 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 31.93°C
  • Average low 24.97°C
  • Hottest day 37°C (19 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 23°C (19 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 83.33%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 99 mm (27 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 32°C
  • Min: 25°C
  • Total Precipitation: 11 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Lào Cai over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Lào Cai in the coming days

Rainfall in Lào Cai in the coming days

Lào Cai Climate Summary

Lào Cai features a Tropical monsoon (Köppen classification: Am), with an average annual temperature of 23.61ºC (74.5ºF), which is about -2.64% lower than the national average for Vietnam. Annually, the city experiences approximately 66.59 millimeters (2.62 inches) of rainfall, spread across 128.0 rainy days, accounting for 35.07% of the year.

Longitude 22.3380865
Latitude 104.1487055
Yearly high temperature 27.89ºC (82.2ºF)
Yearly low temperature 16.4ºC (61.52ºF)
Hottest month April 31.55ºC (88.79ºF)
Coldest month January 9.9ºC (49.82ºF)
Yearly precip 66.59mm (2.62in)
Days with rainfall 128.0 days (35.07%)
Driest month February (65.93%)
Wettest month August (76.1%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 20.46° / 9.9° 4.45 days
February 24.67° / 11.49° 2.0 days
March 28.93° / 15.46° 3.64 days
April 31.55° / 18.23° 9.27 days
May 32.46° / 20.47° 14.09 days
June 31.82° / 21.59° 19.09 days
July 30.92° / 20.68° 22.82 days
August 31.28° / 20.24° 22.27 days
September 29.89° / 18.86° 16.09 days
October 26.96° / 16.03° 7.91 days
November 24.85° / 13.77° 3.73 days
December 20.83° / 10.11° 2.64 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Lào Cai?

April has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.55ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 9.9ºC).

2. What should I wear in Lào Cai today?

For today's very hot weather in Lào Cai, with the high temperatures above 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
24°C / 30°C
Morning
24°C / 31°C
Afternoon
25°C / 25°C
Evening
24°C / 24°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 457
  • CO 275
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 18
  • O3 65
  • PM10 12
  • PM25 12
  • SO2 5
  • CH4 1,424

Sunrise / Sunset

22:37
11:41