Vietnam

Lai Chau

Vietnam
Lai Chau, Vietnam
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A wide civic square fronted by a flag-lined government hall opens dramatically against a jagged limestone mountain backdrop in this provincial capital of Vietnam's remote northwestern highlands.

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  • Population42,973
  • Nearest water from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 7.4 km4.6 mi

Nearest airports

Climate · monthly averages
J
13°55°
75mm3.0in
F
15°59°
65mm2.5in
M
18°65°
120mm4.6in
A
21°69°
155mm6.2in
M
22°72°
245mm9.7in
J
22°72°
390mm15.4in
J
22°72°
455mm17.9in
A
22°72°
430mm17.0in
S
22°71°
220mm8.7in
O
20°68°
100mm4.0in
N
17°62°
55mm2.1in
D
14°56°
55mm2.2in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Lai Chau: quick answers

Where is Lai Chau?

Lai Chau is in Vietnam.

How do you get to Lai Chau?

The nearest airport is Dien Bien Phu (DIN), about 5 hr 2 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Lai Chau?

The warmest month is June, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is July, with about 454 mm17.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Lai Chau?

OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 restaurants, 2 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Lai Chau?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Lao Cai.

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