According to the national weather bureau, temperatures plunged 9-10 degrees Celsius. The harsh weather conditions in the mountainous regions dropped mercury levels to 5-6 degrees celsius.
Mid central provinces have seen medium rain while the northern provinces have experienced some showers. The sky is expected to clear again by December 27-28.
Sa Pa will remain the coldest on Christmas Eve with temperatures forecast to drop to 0 degrees celsius. Nonetheless, more visitors are expected this year than in previous years.
Residents in Sa Pa said that if temperature falls to 0 degrees, this will be the second consecutive year they will welcome a near freezing Christmas.
Ho Chi Minh City and the southern regions can look forward to a warm Christmas with temperatures hovering between 22-30 degrees.
