November · Vietnam
Best time to visit Sapa in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sapa in November
Average temperature 19°C, 50 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
7.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Sapa scores 7.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 11 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.
November holds up well in Sapa — 3rd best month
November averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sapa in November?
- In November, Sapa averages 19°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Sapa?
- November earns a 7.6/10 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 November?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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