Northern Vietnam experiences coldest temperatures at 2 degrees Celsius

High mountain peaks in northern and north central Vietnam recorded simultaneous low temperatures, with Dong Van and Sin Ho dropping to 2 degrees Celsius on the morning of 28/11.

On the morning of 28/11, Dong Van (Tuyen Quang), a high mountain peak over 1,500 m, recorded the lowest temperature in northern Vietnam at just 2 degrees Celsius, nearly 7 degrees lower than yesterday. Sin Ho (Lai Chau) also reported 2 degrees Celsius. This marked the second day under the influence of a reinforced cold spell, with northern Vietnam's temperatures dropping below 15 degrees Celsius. Daytime temperatures reached 24-27 degrees Celsius, and humidity was 50-70%, creating a dry feeling.

Other high-altitude areas also experienced cold conditions: Bac Ha (Lao Cai) at 3 degrees, Ngan Son (Thai Nguyen), Trung Khanh (Cao Bang), Mu Cang Chai (Lao Cai) at 4 degrees Celsius. Mau Son (Lang Son), the first area to be hit by the reinforced cold spell, saw temperatures of 9 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi residents during the cold spell in November 2025. *Photo: Giang Huy*

This morning, other mountainous regions generally experienced 6-8 degrees Celsius, including Yen Chau (Son La), Ham Yen, Chiem Hoa (Tuyen Quang), Minh Dai (Phu Tho), Bao Lac (Cao Bang), and Son Dong (Bac Giang).

In Hanoi, the lowest temperatures recorded were nearly 12 degrees at Ba Vi station, 13 degrees at Son Tay and Ha Dong stations, 14 degrees at Hoai Duc station, and 15 degrees Celsius at Lang station.

Mountainous areas from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh also saw temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius. The lowest was Quy Chau (Nghe An) at 8 degrees; Hoi Xuan (Thanh Hoa), Tuong Duong, Quy Hop, Tay Hieu (Nghe An), and Huong Son (Ha Tinh) were all 9 degrees Celsius. A Luoi (Hue City) registered 11 degrees Celsius.

Today, the cold air mass is beginning to weaken, leading to a gradual temperature increase in northern Vietnam. Accuweather, a US-based weather service, forecasts Hanoi's temperatures today to be 12-26 degrees, rising to 17-26 degrees Celsius by the weekend. High-altitude areas over 1,500 m like Sa Pa (Lao Cai) are expected to see daytime highs of 17-19 degrees and nighttime lows of 2-5 degrees Celsius.

Gia Chinh

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By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/mien-bac-ret-nhat-2-do-c-4987182.html