Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
76°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Sapa
Vietnam · Asia
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 63°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 26 wet days, more than in most months.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 67°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
26%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
2 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Feels 71°F
Rain61%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday74°F
Feels 76°F
Rain66%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain52%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening70°F
Feels 73°F
Rain32%
Cloud68%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 44 | 3.2 | 13 | 6.7 | 85 |
| Feb | 62 | 46 | 3.0 | 13 | 7.7 | 82 |
| Mar | 69 | 52 | 4.8 | 17 | 8.9 | 80 |
| Apr | 73 | 58 | 6.8 | 21 | 9.4 | 80 |
| May | 76 | 63 | 9.1 | 26 | 8.8 | 81 |
| Jun | 76 | 66 | 13.4 | 29 | 7.7 | 85 |
| Jul | 76 | 66 | 15.1 | 30 | 7.1 | 86 |
| Aug | 76 | 65 | 14.8 | 29 | 8.1 | 85 |
| Sep | 75 | 63 | 8.4 | 23 | 9.2 | 83 |
| Oct | 71 | 59 | 4.5 | 17 | 8.5 | 84 |
| Nov | 66 | 52 | 2.3 | 11 | 7.8 | 83 |
| Dec | 59 | 46 | 2.4 | 11 | 7.1 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology