Cold front brings chilly weather to Vietnam during Lunar New Year
VOV.VN - A cold front is expected to affect northern Vietnam from February 17, bringing rain and lower temperatures during the first days of the Lunar New Year 2026, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
The cold front is forecast to initially affect mountainous areas in the northeastern region before strengthening later on February 17 (Lunar New Year’s Day) and expanding to other parts of northern Vietnam, excluding Lai Chau and Dien Bien, as well as the north-central provinces and parts of central Vietnam.
From the night of February 16 through February 19, northern and north-central regions will experience light to moderate rain. Meteorologists said cold conditions would prevail across northern provinces and parts of the north-central region, including Thanh Hoa province from February 17 to 19, with some mountainous areas likely to see more intense cold spells.
Minimum temperatures in northern provinces are anticipated to range between 16 and 19 C, falling below 15°C in higher elevations.
In Hanoi, light rain is expected from early February 17 through February 19, with nighttime temperatures dropping to between 17 and 19°C. Cold conditions are likely to persist into the night and early morning hours.
Looking further into the holiday period lasting till February 22, northern Vietnam may continue to see light rain and scattered drizzle, accompanied by morning fog and mist, particularly in mountainous areas. Localities from Thanh Hoa to Hue are set to experience rain and scattered showers through February 20, with colder nights in Thanh Hoa during the first half of the period.
Meanwhile, south-central coastal areas will see mostly sunny days, though northern parts from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa may experience intermittent showers and isolated thunderstorms in the early part of the holiday. The Central Highlands and southern Vietnam are forecast to remain largely dry, with sunny conditions dominating through February 22.
Drizzle to persist in Northern Vietnam ahead of stronger cold surge
VOV.VN - Northern Vietnam is expected to experience several days of drizzle, light rain and fog under the influence of a weak easterly cold air mass, before a stronger cold front is forecast to bring a sharp temperature drop later during the holiday period.
