When to go · Lao Cai

Lao Cai in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Medium; Vietnam overall
Prices: Medium; Vietnam overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lao Cai

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Lao CaiHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 15 days

Vietnam overall: Storm peak in the north: keep a spare day around any Hạ Long night.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lao Cai, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (rainy season).

January: Inside Lao Cai's best window: Oct–Apr.

Lao Cai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.