Lào Cai weather
At 6:15 AM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (74°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 5 AM (7.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lào Cai, Lao Cai, Vietnam.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 91%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 5 AM (7.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season Jun–Aug
About Lào Cai weather
Is it raining in Lào Cai right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 5 AM (7.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Lào Cai this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–29° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Lào Cai lately?
In the past 7 days, Lào Cai had 5 rainy days and 13.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lào Cai?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lào Cai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lào Cai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lào Cai is Oct–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Lào Cai?
August is the wettest month, with about 330 mm (13.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Lào Cai?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F).
Does Lào Cai have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months