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Son La

24°

Light drizzle

High: 28° · Low: 24° · Feels like 30°

Rain expected around 00:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 33% 24°
00:00 42% 24°
01:00 51% 24°
02:00 59% 24°
03:00 66% 23°
04:00 71% 23°
05:00 73% 23°
06:00 73% 23°
07:00 71% 23°
08:00 63% 24°
09:00 53% 26°
10:00 49% 27°
11:00 56% 28°
12:00 68% 29°
13:00 78% 29°
14:00 83% 30°
15:00 86% 30°
16:00 84% 28°
17:00 77% 26°
18:00 65% 26°
19:00 53% 26°
20:00 38% 25°
21:00 22% 25°
22:00 16% 25°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    33° / 28°
    Precipitation
    2 mm · 94%
    Wind
    10 km/h NW
    UV index
    4 · Moderate
    Sun
    5:24 / 18:49

Details

Air quality
36 Fair
PM2.5 23 · PM10 24

Son La's Climate

Son La sits on the high Moc Chau–Son La plateau, giving it a mild, cool climate noticeably gentler than the lowlands. The rainy season (May–September) is humid with frequent thunderstorms, while the dry season (October–April) brings clear, sunny days but chilly nights and mornings, with Moc Chau dipping to single digits amid fog. In early summer, dry, hot foehn (Lao) winds occasionally sweep across the region. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics like humidity, wind, UV and AQI.

Frequently asked questions

Is Son La cool all year round?

Thanks to the plateau's elevation, Son La is distinctly cooler than the lowlands; Moc Chau is especially pleasant, with winter nights falling to 5–10°C.

When is the best season in Moc Chau, Son La?

Late winter to early spring (December–February) brings blooming plum and peach blossoms, while October–November offers dry, cool weather ideal for sightseeing.

Is Son La affected by the Lao (foehn) wind?

Yes, in early summer dry southwesterly foehn winds occasionally arrive, causing hot, dry days when temperatures rise quickly and humidity drops low.

When is the rainy season in Son La?

The wet season runs May to September, with thunderstorms concentrated in July and August that can cause flooding and landslides in the hills.

Nearby locations

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Updated: 4:49:10 PM