Lai Châu Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lai Châu Province, Vietnam. Like most weather services, we show Lai Châu Province at one spot: Lai Châu, its largest city. At 9:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (5.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (5.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MarOff season Jun–Aug
About Lai Châu weather
Is it raining in Lai Châu right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (5.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Lai Châu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–28° and lows of 18–20°. 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 Lai Châu lately?
In the past 7 days, Lai Châu had 2 rainy days and 5.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lai Châu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lai Châu Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lai Châu Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lai Châu Province 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 Lai Châu Province?
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 Lai Châu Province?
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 Lai Châu Province 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 for Lai Châu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months