The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said temperatures will increase from February 10, bringing an end to the recent severe cold spell. The northern delta and midlands are expected to record 17-20 degrees Celsius, while mountainous areas will see 14-17 degrees Celsius.
A weak cold air mass is forecast to strengthen slightly to the east around February 11-12 before weakening again. Temperatures are not expected to fall, though the northeast may still see scattered light rain on the night of February 10 and throughout February 11.
It will remain cold across the region, with some mountainous areas still experiencing intense cold.
From Thanh Hoa to Hue, scattered rain is forecast, becoming more widespread from February 11. Nights and early mornings will stay cold, particularly in the northern part of the area on the night of February 10 and throughout February 11.
The south-central coast is expected to see scattered showers and thunderstorms on February 10, with isolated rain in the southern part in the late afternoon and evening. On the night of February 10 and throughout February 11, scattered rain and showers are forecast, with isolated thunderstorms.
The Central Highlands and southern Vietnam are expected to remain sunny during the day, with scattered showers and thunderstorms at night. Forecasters warned of possible whirlwinds, lightning and strong gusts during storms.
A woman taking photos on Hoan Kiem Lake in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year or Tet Festival (Photo: Do Ngoc Luu).
Another cold air reinforcement is forecast around February 21-22, which could cause temperatures in northern Vietnam to drop sharply.
Weather forecast for February 10 across the country:
Hanoi City: Cloudy, with isolated rain, light winds, and cold weather. Lowest temperature 12-14 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 17-20 degrees Celsius.
Northwest Region: Cloudy, with isolated rain, light winds. Cold, with some areas experiencing intense cold. Lowest temperature 11-14 degrees Celsius, some places below 9 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 19-22 degrees Celsius, some places above 22 degrees Celsius.
Northeast Region: Cloudy, with isolated rain, light winds. Cold, with some mountainous areas experiencing intense cold. Lowest temperature 11-14 degrees Celsius, mountainous areas below 9 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 17-20 degrees Celsius.
Thanh Hoa Province - Hue City: Cloudy, with isolated rain. North to northwest winds at force 2-3, cold. Lowest temperature 14-17 degrees Celsius, southern part 17-20 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 19-22 degrees Celsius, southern part 22-25 degrees Celsius.
South Central Coast: Northern part cloudy, with isolated rain; southern part partly cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms; particularly in the late afternoon and evening tomorrow, scattered rain and showers, with isolated thunderstorms. Northeast to east winds at force 2-3.
There is a possibility of whirlwinds, lightning, and strong gusts during thunderstorms. Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius, southern part some places above 29 degrees Celsius.
Central Highlands: Partly cloudy, with isolated showers at night, sunny during the day. Northeast to east winds at force 2-3. Lowest temperature 15-18 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 26-29 degrees Celsius.
Southern Region: Partly cloudy, with isolated showers at night, sunny during the day. Northeast winds at force 2-3. Lowest temperature 21-24 degrees Celsius, eastern part some places below 21 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 30-33 degrees Celsius, some places above 33 degrees Celsius.