December · Vietnam
Best time to visit Sapa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sapa in December
Average temperature 13°C, 29 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Sapa scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 29 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sapa is the base for trekking Vietnam's northern highlands, with Hmong villages and Fansipan above the town.
December in Sapa — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 29 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Sapa — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sapa in December?
- In December, Sapa averages 13°C, 29 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Sapa?
- December earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sapa in December?
- Expect about 29 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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