July · Vietnam
Best time to visit Sapa in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sapa in July
Average temperature 26°C, 243 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 243 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Sapa scores 5.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 243 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
July in Sapa — middling scores, decent value
July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
243 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sapa in July?
- In July, Sapa averages 26°C, 243 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Sapa?
- July earns a 5.0/10 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 July?
- Expect about 243 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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