The final two days of the Lunar New Year holiday offer favorable weather nationwide for spring outings. A weak cold spell is expected to return to northern Vietnam midweek, bringing light rain and cooler conditions.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, during the last two days of the Lunar New Year holiday on February 21-22 (the fifth and sixth days of Tet), northern Vietnam will see light rain in a few places, with scattered mist and light fog in the early morning. Sunshine is expected by late morning and afternoon. In mountainous and midland areas, February 22 may bring scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Mornings and nights will remain chilly.

Daytime temperatures in the North will range from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius, with some areas in the northwest exceeding 28 degrees. Nighttime lows will hover between 17 and 20 degrees, dropping below 16 degrees in mountainous regions.

In Hanoi, light rain is expected in a few areas, along with scattered mist and light fog in the morning, followed by sunshine in the afternoon. Mornings and nights will be cool. Highs will range from 24 to 26 degrees, with lows between 19 and 21 degrees.

Meteorologists predict that on February 23, the first working day of the Year of the Horse, Hanoi will be mostly cloudy, with light rain and scattered light fog at night and in the early morning. Southeast winds will be at level 2. Temperatures will remain cool, with lows of 19-21 degrees and highs of 24-25 degrees.

From February 24-25, a weak cold air mass shifting eastward combined with upper-level wind convergence will keep temperatures in Hanoi relatively stable. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with occasional light rain. Nights and mornings will be chilly.

Over the weekend of February 21-22, areas from Thanh Hoa to Hue will experience light rain in a few places, with early morning mist and sunshine in the afternoon. Northern sections will be cool in the morning and at night. Highs will range from 25 to 28 degrees, with some locations exceeding 28 degrees, while lows will be between 20 and 23 degrees.

In the south-central coastal region, the northern part will see light rain in some places and sunshine in the afternoon. The southern part will be sunny during the day with isolated evening showers. High temperatures will range from 27 to 31 degrees, exceeding 31 degrees in some southern areas. Lows will be between 22 and 25 degrees.

The Central Highlands and southern Vietnam will continue typical dry-season conditions. In the highlands, daytime highs will range from 28 to 31 degrees, exceeding 31 degrees in some places, while nighttime lows will be between 16 and 20 degrees, dropping below 16 degrees in certain areas.

In the southern region, sunshine will intensify. Parts of the southeastern area may experience localized heat during midday and early afternoon, with highs ranging from 31 to 35 degrees and exceeding 35 degrees in some locations. Nighttime lows will be between 22 and 26 degrees.

For the first working week of the Year of the Horse, from the night of February 22 through March 2, northern and north-central Vietnam will see light rain in some places. Mountainous and midland areas in the North may experience scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms on the nights of February 22-23. Around February 24-25 and from February 27 to March 1, scattered rain and light rain are forecast across the region. Nights and mornings will remain chilly.

From Quang Tri to Da Nang and the eastern areas stretching from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa, light rain is expected in a few places. From around February 24-26, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms may occur.

Other regions will see scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and at night, with sunny conditions during the day. During thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning and strong gusts are possible.

The meteorological agency advises authorities and residents to regularly update short-term forecasts and warnings issued one to three days in advance, in order to proactively respond to complex and extreme weather developments and ensure safety for production and daily life.

Bao Anh