Northern Vietnam Faces Drizzle as Weather Patterns Shift
News Desk
Hanoi: Northern Vietnam is expected to experience mostly dry weather accompanied by foggy mornings and chilly nights through mid-March, while scattered rain and thunderstorms may develop in several regions, according to the latest meteorological outlook.
From March 12 to 16, much of the northern region will see relatively clear daytime conditions, though early mornings may bring light fog and lower temperatures. The northwestern provinces could witness scattered showers and thunderstorms on March 12, while mountainous areas may again experience isolated rain and storms from the night of March 14 through March 16.
In the eastern plains and coastal areas of the north, light rain, drizzle and fog are forecast around March 15, creating damp conditions in some localities.
The capital city, Hanoi, is expected to remain mostly dry from March 12 to 13, with light fog early in the morning followed by sunshine around midday and during the afternoon. However, temperatures will remain cool at night and in the early morning hours.
Cloudier conditions are expected on March 14, when the city may see fog or light mist along with occasional light rain. Drizzle and fog are likely to continue during the early mornings and nights between March 15 and 16.
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Meanwhile, weather across central Vietnam during the same period will generally remain stable with limited rainfall. Early morning fog may occur in some areas, followed by sunshine later in the day.
However, provinces stretching from Quang Tri to eastern Gia Lai could see scattered showers and thunderstorms. From the night of March 12 to March 14, some areas may experience moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder.
Further south, eastern parts of Dak Lak and Lam Dong are expected to remain mostly dry with sunny conditions. Across the Central Highlands and southern Vietnam, daytime sunshine will dominate, although parts of southeastern Vietnam could experience hot weather.
Looking ahead to late March and early April, meteorologists say average temperatures nationwide are expected to remain close to seasonal norms. In northern Vietnam and the north-central region, however, temperatures may run slightly higher than usual, by about 0.5 to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall across the country is also projected to remain near the long-term average. Northeastern Vietnam and the Central Highlands may receive 10 to 25 millimeters less rainfall than usual, while central coastal areas could record rainfall levels about 5 to 15 millimeters above average.
Meteorologists also noted that tropical storms or depressions are unlikely to form in the East Sea during this period. Historically, only around 0.2 systems form on average during this time, and most years see none making landfall in Vietnam.
Cold air will continue to influence weather patterns but is expected to gradually shift eastward, bringing drizzle, light rain and fog to parts of northeastern and north-central Vietnam. Broader rainfall may also occur in northern areas, from Thanh Hoa to Quang Ngai, as well as eastern parts of Gia Lai and Dak Lak.
Hot weather is forecast to persist in southeastern Vietnam through the end of March. By April, heat intensity could increase and extend to parts of the Mekong Delta and the Central Highlands, while some northwestern and north-central mountainous areas may also begin to experience hotter conditions later in the month.
Meteorologists have warned that hazardous weather events—including thunderstorms, lightning, whirlwinds, hail and strong winds, may occur sporadically across different parts of the country.
Earlier forecasts suggested northern Vietnam could experience three to four additional cold air waves during March, although these are not expected to trigger severe cold conditions. Two cold air surges have already affected the region since the beginning of the month.
The national meteorological agency also cautioned that climate change is making weather patterns increasingly unpredictable, urging residents and local authorities to closely monitor short-term forecasts to better prepare for potential impacts on daily life and production activities.
