Lai Châu Province, Viet Nam
Hotels in Lai Châu, Viet Nam
Lai Châu is a town in Lai Châu Province, Viet Nam with about 43,000 residents. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), about 120 km away. The most comfortable months are usually February, November and December, with average highs around 18–22°C.
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- Nearest airport
- DIN · 120 km
- Dien Bien Phu Airport
- Best months
- February and November
- NASA climate averages
When to go
Weather in Lai Châu by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Low °C | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 41 | 23 | 53 | 110 | 173 | 214 | 287 | 330 | 190 | 96 | 50 | 33 |
Getting there
Airports near Lai Châu
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport120 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Lai Châu at a glance
- Country
- Viet Nam
- Region
- Lai Châu Province
- Population
- 42,973 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 919 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 22.396, 103.458
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What is the best time to visit Lai Châu?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, February, November and December usually offer the most comfortable weather in Lai Châu. June is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and August is the wettest (330 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Lai Châu?
Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) is about 120 km from the centre of Lai Châu. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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