Sa Pa — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

Small town · Lao Cai, Vietnam

20° Rain

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 7 of 7

Feels like

21°C

Wind

11 km/h

Precip

Humidity

75%

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VanSky index for Sa Pa, Vietnam — 81 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Sa Pa, Vietnam — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #2 of 325 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

20°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.7 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 9.9h

Driving

100

11 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 41)

Condensation

Low

75%

Humidity level • Dew point 15°C comfortable

Awning

Caution

41 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Poor

72 AQI

PM2.5: 52 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

25°

night

20°

solar

1.7 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 41 км/ч

VanSky 82

comfort

16.10

day

24°

night

20°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 43 км/ч

VanSky 83

comfort

17.10

day

24°

night

20°

solar

1.5 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 33 км/ч

VanSky 83

comfort

18.10

day

25°

night

20°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 22 км/ч

VanSky 79

comfort

19.10

day

24°

night

21°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 31 км/ч

VanSky 81

comfort

20.10

day

25°

night

21°

solar

1.5 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 26 км/ч

VanSky 80

comfort

21.10

day

24°

night

21°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 29 км/ч

VanSky 83

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

4.2h

sunny 9.9h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 41 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (20°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Comfortable temperature (25°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
PM2.5 is 52 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Poor

High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.

PM2.5

μg/m³

Poor

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Vietnam

Sa Pa ranks 3 of 325 cities. Country average VanSky — 30.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sa Pa?

The weekly VanSky index for Sa Pa is 81 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in Sa Pa?

Solar panel output data for Sa Pa is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Sa Pa?

The index for Sa Pa is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.