Cold, wet weather expected during Tet holiday

Updated: 20:24, 21/01/2025

The northern region of Vietnam is expected to experience cold weather and drizzle during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, according to the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

Deputy Director of the NCHMF Hoang Phuc Lam stated that in the period leading up to Tet, from January 17 to 25, northern Vietnam will experience light morning fog, dry and sunny days, and continued cold temperatures.

The northern region of Vietnam is expected to experience cold weather and drizzle during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

In central Vietnam, from Thanh Hoa to Hue, the weather will be mostly cloudy with little to no rain and cold temperatures.

The region from Da Nang to Binh Thuan will see cold weather at night and in the morning, while daytime temperatures will be mild and sunny. In the Central Highlands and southern Vietnam, the nights and early mornings will be cloudy, with light fog or mist, but the days will be dry and warm without extreme heat.

During the main Tet period from January 27 to 31, northern Vietnam will be affected by a northeast monsoon, resulting in cold weather, with severe cold in mountainous areas. The northeastern region may see some days with light rain or drizzle.

In the northern central region, the strong northeast monsoon during Tet will also bring cold temperatures with occasional light rain. In the central and southern central regions, scattered rain and showers are expected in the days leading up to Tet.

Over Tet, the eastern coastal areas of southern Vietnam will experience tidal surges from January 30 to February 2. The highest tide levels during this period could reach 4.1 metres, potentially causing flooding in some coastal and estuary areas.