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Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam

Lao Cai · Vietnam

Mù Cang Chải is a small town in Lao Cai, Vietnam with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,163 ft (964 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,163 ft Elevation 964 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
66.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Mù Cang Chải

Mù Cang Chải

Mù Cang Chải is a commune of Lào Cai Province, in the northeastern region of Vietnam.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain66.8 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Coordinates21.8513°, 104.0895°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceLao Cai
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation66.8 inches (1,697 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mù Cang Chải

Mù Cang Chải is a small town in Vietnam (Lao Cai) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet (964 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Mù Cang Chải enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Vietnam avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Area61.1 sq mi (158.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates21.8513°N, 104.0895°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.8"
76% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on May 16, 2025.

Jul 27, 2020 ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam M4.9 123 km
Jul 19, 2014 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam M4.6 42 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 102 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 54 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 132 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 104 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 88 km
Mar 30, 1993 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 105 km
Apr 2, 2001 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.4 101 km
Nov 9, 1995 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 143 km
Mar 14, 2022 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 143 km
Dec 21, 1993 62 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.3 96 km
Aug 7, 1992 40 km SW of Wenshan City, China M4.3 146 km
Jan 8, 2018 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.3 91 km
Jan 7, 2018 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.3 91 km
Nov 28, 2001 82 km W of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.3 126 km
Nov 13, 1996 100 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.3 148 km
May 21, 2011 51 km NW of Lào Cai, Vietnam M4.1 118 km
May 7, 2011 46 km SSW of S?n La, Vietnam M4.1 107 km
Feb 2, 1996 72 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Yagi Category 2 192 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 286 km
2014 Rammasun Category 1 288 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 250 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 2 290 km
2003 Krovanh Category 1 293 km
1997 Zita Category 1 220 km
1996 Frankie Category 2 255 km
1996 Niki Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 9.4 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 13.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest

Mù Cang Chải has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Mù Cang Chải

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chợ Than Uyên

Hotels in Mù Cang Chải

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel
Mu Cang Chai Resort
Ngoc guesthouse
Ngoc Homestay 80000 pp
Nhà Nghỉ Hồng Minh
Pink Homestay
Son ca

Restaurants in Mù Cang Chải

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nha Hàng Thuy Linh
Nhà hàng Thùy Linh
Pizza and bread

Cafes in Mù Cang Chải

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MÂY MÙ CANG CHẢI café
Phô Xa

Monuments in Mù Cang Chải

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mu Cang Chai Monument

Bus Stations in Mù Cang Chải

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VN #1214908920

Gas Stations in Mù Cang Chải

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station
gas station
HD petrol
VN #12770199902
VN #12770199903

Stadiums & Teams in Mù Cang Chải

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mù Cang Chải

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Na San AirportSQHSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Elevation
1,043 m (3,422 ft)
Area
7.1 km² (2.7 mi²)

🇻🇳 About Vietnam

Capital Hanoi
Population 95,540,395
Area 329,560 km²
GDP (USD) $433,857,681,378
GDP per capita $4,323
HDI 0.726
Life expectancy 74.6 years
Internet users 78.1%
Urban population 38.1%
Currency VND (Dong)
Languages Vietnamese
Calling code +84
TLD .vn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Vietnam

4 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tết dương lịch
Apr 30 Reunification Day Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước
May 1 Labour Day Ngày Quốc tế lao động
Sep 2 National Day Quốc khánh

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What is the weather like in Mù Cang Chải?

Mù Cang Chải enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches.

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