On 22/2 (the 6th day of Tet), northern Vietnam will be cloudy with drizzle, influenced by a weak, easterly-shifting cold air mass. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stated that from now until the end of February, northern Vietnam will maintain cloudy skies, fog, and drizzle, primarily at night and in the morning.

Maximum temperatures in northeastern Vietnam will generally be 22-24 degrees C. Northwestern Vietnam will be less affected by the cold air, experiencing dry and sunny conditions with maximum temperatures of 27-30 degrees C.

According to Accuweather (US), Hanoi's temperatures next week will fluctuate between 21-28 degrees C. High-altitude areas above 1,500 m like Sa Pa (Lao Cai) will see lows of 10-12 degrees and highs of 16-20 degrees C.

Residents swim at Vung Tau beach, Ho Chi Minh City on the 3rd day of Tet. *Photo: Truong Ha*.

In central Vietnam, provinces from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh will be affected by a weak, easterly-shifting cold air mass, leading to cloudy skies and rain this week. From 24/2, rainfall will gradually decrease; maximum temperatures in the Thanh Hoa - Hue region will generally be 24-27 degrees C, and the south central coast will see 28-31 degrees C.

Southern Vietnam and the Central Highlands are deep within a stable air mass, resulting in almost no rain and prolonged sunshine since the beginning of the Year of Binh Ngo. Forecasts indicate that from now until the end of the month, maximum temperatures in the Central Highlands will be 28-31 degrees C, and southern Vietnam will experience 33-36 degrees C, with hot weather concentrated in southeastern Vietnam.

Gia Chinh