Tuesday's temperatures have been the lowest recorded in Vietnam ever since the winter season of 2024-2025, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

A person in Hanoi stays near a fire to ward off the cold.

The 4-degree temperature was recorded in Lai Chau, while other high-altitude areas like Son La or Lao Cai recorded temperatures at around 6 degrees.

In Hanoi, weather stations in outlying Ba Vi District recorded temperatures at 11 degrees on Tuesday, the lowest recorded since the beginning of winter. Temperatures at dawn and at night were also lower than in previous days, but as the sun rose, temperatures quickly climbed.

A cold wave arrived in northern Vietnam starting Dec. 11 and is weakening, meaning temperatures in the north will gradually rise.

U.S. weather forecast service AccuWeather anticipated Hanoi’s temperatures to be at 21-23 degrees, while nighttime temperatures can be as low as 9 degrees on Thursday. High-altitude locations like Lao Cai’s Sa Pa on Thursday will record temperatures as low as 4-12 degrees.

Cold wave to bring heavy rains to northern, central Vietnam

A cold wave set to sweep across northern Vietnam from Monday is expected to bring a drop in temperatures and trigger heavy rainfall in central regions, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Vietnam's north braces for season's strongest cold spell

Northern Vietnam is set to experience two cold spells in the coming week, with the second expected to be the most intense since early October, potentially bringing Hanoi's temperature down to 15 degrees Celsius.

Two consecutive cold waves to hit northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam is set to experience two consecutive cold waves, with the first expected to arrive this Saturday, followed by a stronger one next Tuesday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Cold front to sweep through northern Vietnam

A cold air mass is moving towards northern Vietnam, expected to bring temperatures down to 16 degrees Celsius in Hanoi, with heavy rainfall in the central region and strong winds along coastal areas.

Cold spell to hit northern Vietnam this week

Northern Vietnam will enjoy cool weather this week thanks to the arrival of a cold air mass which ended a series of hot and sunny days.