The drizzle, mist, and high humidity affecting northern Vietnam will persist until the end of the week, while Hanoi's temperature will rise to 28°C before a new cold front arrives around March 15-16, bringing unsettled weather.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), northern provinces will experience chilly nights and mornings, with temperatures exceeding 30°C in the northwestern region. The central region will see scattered showers, while southern Vietnam continues to experience hot, sunny weather.

In the coming days, northern Vietnam will remain divided into two distinct weather patterns. The northwest and north-central regions will have patchy morning fog and sunshine in the afternoon, with cool nights and mornings. Meanwhile, the northeast will see light rain, drizzle, and fog continuing until the weekend.

Cold front to bring abrupt weather changes

A cold front is expected to arrive around March 15, bringing rain and scattered thunderstorms across the region. By the night of March 15, temperatures will drop, marking the return of cold weather.

Before the cold front arrives, northwestern Vietnam and north-central provinces will experience rising temperatures, with Dien Bien reaching 33-34°C on March 14-15.

Meanwhile, northeastern Vietnam, including Hanoi, will continue to see drizzle and mist at night and in the morning. By March 15, the cold front will trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms, followed by a sharp drop in temperature from March 16.

According to weather forecasts, Hanoi will reach its highest temperature of 28°C on March 14 before dropping to 25°C on March 15. The arrival of cold air on March 16 will lower temperatures by 5°C, with daytime highs of 18-20°C and nighttime lows of 15-16°C in the following days.

Weather outlook for central and southern Vietnam

Central and south-central regions: Light showers are expected in the coming days. From March 12, nighttime and early morning temperatures will be cool, while showers and thunderstorms are likely from March 12-15.

South-central provinces (Quang Binh to Khanh Hoa): Scattered showers will increase from March 15, with occasional thunderstorms.

Central Highlands and southern Vietnam: Scattered showers and thunderstorms may occur in the evening, while hot weather will persist in parts of southern Vietnam. Thunderstorms could bring strong winds, lightning, and hail.

According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Center, the current cold front is weakening, but another strong wave is expected to strengthen around March 15-16. Meanwhile, a high-pressure system over the Pacific Ocean is weakening and will shift eastward from March 14.

Bao Anh