After few days of cold and drizzle due to weak cold air waves, the weather in northern Vietnam is improving on the first days of the new week, with rain letting up and the sun breaking through clouds to come out.

However, humidity remains high at night and in the morning.

The high level of humidity will no longer exist when a strong cold spell is anticipated to hit northern localities on the weekend and last for several days.

The cold spell will send temperatures tumbling to 14-15 degrees Celsius in the plains and 9-10 degrees Celsius in the highlands.

Weather experts say cold air waves will increase in intensity and frequency in the coming month ahead of the lunar New Year festival. Yet, the temperature of the whole country is still 1-2 degrees Celsius higher than the average for many years.

Cold spell to bring rainy and chilly weather to northern Vietnam ahead of Tet

A cold spell is forecast to hit the country's northern region in the days leading up to Tet, according to predictions made by the National Hydrometeorological Forecasting Centre.

Cold spell will bring rainy and chilly weather to northern region ahead of Tet

The cold front is expected to begin affecting the region between January 13 and January 17 with light showers, whilst the next day will see the northern region experience sunny weather in both the morning and afternoon.

From January 19, rain will increase in intensity and temperatures will drop as the cold snap strengthens.

Similarly, the central region will witness temperatures decrease and face spells of rain during this period. However, the Central Highlands and southern region will enjoy some sunny weather, with rain occurring in several areas.

Source: VOV