Climate of Sơn La, Viet Nam
Area-weighted average across Sơn La. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sơn La, a subdivision of Viet Nam, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 14.5°C / 58.1°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in June, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in to 339 mm / 13.3 in depending on the season (1527 mm / 60.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5°C58.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 15.8°C60.4°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.7°C65.7°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.8°C71.2°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| May | 23.9°C75°F | 187 mm7.4″ | — |
| June | 24.9°C76.8°F | 224 mm8.8″ | — |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 339 mm13.3″ | — |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 311 mm12.2″ | — |
| September | 23.5°C74.3°F | 181 mm7.1″ | — |
| October | 21.5°C70.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| November | 18.1°C64.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.4°C59.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sơn La?
The best months to visit Sơn La, Viet Nam for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and the driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Sơn La?
Sơn La, Viet Nam has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 14.5°C / 58.1°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 1527 mm / 60.1 in, with the wettest month being July (339 mm / 13.3 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Sơn La?
The hottest month in Sơn La is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Sơn La?
The coldest month in Sơn La is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 14.5°C / 58.1°F.
When does it rain most in Sơn La?
The wettest month in Sơn La is July, averaging about 339 mm / 13.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in.