TPO - The total rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City in October will be approximately 5-15% higher than the average for the same period in previous years. Widespread rain, with moderate to heavy and very heavy rain lasting for a few days, is likely to occur in the middle and last weeks of the month. Be prepared for thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds, and heavy rain, which often occur during thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening.
The Southern Vietnam Regional Hydrometeorological Station has just released its October weather forecast for Ho Chi Minh City, with details as follows:
first 10 days of the month
During the first half of the week, the Ho Chi Minh City area was mainly affected by the southern edge of the strengthening cold high-pressure ridge moving southward; a weak northeast wind field dominated the weather in the area, with the possibility of disturbances in the low-level easterly wind zone moving into the region.
From October 6th, a low-pressure trough formed at approximately 5-7 degrees North latitude, gradually shifting northward and strongly influencing the weather in the region. Around October 8-10, the low-pressure trough's axis passed through the South Central provinces, becoming active with the possibility of a low-pressure area forming over the East Sea. At higher altitudes, the subtropical high-pressure system, with its axis at approximately 20-25 degrees North latitude, remained relatively inactive.
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Forecasts indicate widespread rain in Ho Chi Minh City in October 2024, with moderate to heavy rainfall lasting for several days, potentially occurring in the middle and last weeks of the month. (Illustrative image) |
The weather in Ho Chi Minh City will be mostly cloudy with scattered to widespread rain and showers throughout the week, with light to moderate rainfall; heavy rain is expected on a few days in the early morning or late evening. Be prepared for the possibility of widespread rain in the early morning between October 3rd and 5th. Be aware of tornadoes and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms.
Specifically, from October 1-2: There will be scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas, mainly occurring in the late afternoon and evening. Light southwest winds. Highest temperature 33-34 degrees; lowest temperature 24-26 degrees.
From October 3-5: Cloudy skies with widespread rain, possibly in the early morning due to the influence of a low-level easterly wind disturbance; weak to moderate northeasterly winds. Temperatures will drop slightly, with a maximum of 31-33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22-24 degrees Celsius.
From October 6-10: The low-pressure trough will gradually intensify and affect the weather in the area, resulting in cloudy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms. The highest temperature will be 30-32 degrees Celsius; the lowest will be 23-25 degrees Celsius. The average temperature will be 0.3-0.5 degrees Celsius higher than the average for the same period in previous years, ranging from 27-28 degrees Celsius.
The total weekly rainfall was approximately at or above the multi-year average, with typical total rainfall ranging from 80-140 mm.
10 days in the middle of the month
The low-pressure trough is likely to become active again and its axis will pass through Central Vietnam; be prepared for low-pressure areas, tropical depressions, or storms that may appear in the East Sea or move from the east of the Philippines into the East Sea. The Southwest monsoon in Southern Vietnam will be of moderate to strong intensity.
The weather in Ho Chi Minh City will generally be rainy, with scattered showers in many areas. Be prepared for the possibility of widespread rain, with some areas experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall lasting for several days. Be aware of thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Total rainfall is expected to be higher than the multi-year average for the same period, ranging from 90-160 mm. Average temperatures will be approximately 0.2-0.4°C higher than the multi-year average for the same period.
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| Detailed forecast of average temperature and rainfall for October for each area in Ho Chi Minh City. Source: Southern Region Meteorological and Hydrological Station. |
the last 10 days of the month
The Ho Chi Minh City area is mainly affected by the southern edge of the continental cold high-pressure ridge and the northern edge of the low-pressure trough with its axis at approximately 4-7 degrees North latitude; winds will shift to northeasterly with weak to moderate intensity generally across the area. Be prepared for the possibility of typhoons or tropical depressions forming in the southern South China Sea, causing widespread rain in the area for the next few days.
The weather in the area will generally be rainy, with scattered to widespread showers. Be prepared for the possibility of a period of widespread rain, with some areas experiencing moderate to heavy rain. Be aware of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms. Total rainfall will be higher than the multi-year average for the same period, generally ranging from 70-100 mm. Average temperatures will be approximately 0.2-0.4 degrees Celsius higher than the multi-year average for the same period.
According to the Southern Vietnam Regional Hydrometeorological Station, the total rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City in October will generally be approximately the same as or slightly higher than the multi-year average for the same period. Specifically, the first week will have a total rainfall approximately 5-10% higher than the multi-year average; the middle and last weeks will generally have a total rainfall 5-15% higher than the multi-year average. Widespread rain, with moderate to heavy rainfall lasting for a few days, is likely to occur in the middle and last weeks of the month.
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Map showing the predicted standard deviation of average temperature (left) and rainfall (right) in Ho Chi Minh City in October 2024. Source: Southern Region Meteorological and Hydrological Station. |
Be prepared for thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and heavy rain, which often occur during evening thunderstorms. Be prepared for the possibility of widespread rain, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall lasting 3-5 days. Be prepared for the possibility of one or two typhoons or tropical depressions in the East Sea, causing dangerous weather and high waves and strong winds in coastal areas.
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