According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weakening of the western convergence zone on February 27 allowed a hot low pressure area to develop, bringing an end to damp conditions across the north.
Sunshine is expected to increase, with temperatures rising quickly to highs of 28 to 29 degrees Celsius.
The Northern and north central regions may still experience scattered light rain, early morning mist and light fog, clearing by midday and afternoon. The Northern Delta is forecast to see drizzle and fog in the early hours before sunshine returns later in the day.
In the southern Central Highlands, the southern region, Khanh Hoa Province and eastern Lam Dong Province, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, with rainfall generally between 10 and 30 mm. Some localised areas could record more than 80 mm.
The northern Central Highlands may also see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with isolated areas receiving over 50 mm.
Northern Vietnam is set to experience prolonged sunshine (Photo: Manh Quan).
From February 28 to March 2, rainfall across the northern and central regions is expected to decrease significantly, with sunshine dominating from midday onwards. Minimum temperatures will range from 21 to 23 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures are forecast at 28 to 30 degrees Celsius.
AccuWeather predicts hot and sunny conditions in Hanoi on the afternoon of February 27, with temperatures reaching 28 degrees Celsius.
