Weather during Tet holiday: Cold in the North, sunny in the South.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, from February 19-22 (the 3rd to 6th day of the Lunar New Year), Northern Vietnam will experience cold weather, with some mountainous areas experiencing severe cold with temperatures below 13 degrees Celsius. South Central Vietnam, the Central Highlands, and Southern Vietnam will have sunny days.

People capture images of the vibrant spring colors at the spring flower display in Ly Thai To Flower Garden. (Illustrative photo: Khanh Hoa/TTXVN)

Specifically, in the Northern region, on February 19th (the 3rd day of Tet), there will be scattered rain, cold weather, with some mountainous areas experiencing severe cold, while the Northwest region will have sunshine in the afternoon. The lowest temperature will be from 16-19 degrees Celsius, with some mountainous areas below 13 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be from 19-23 degrees Celsius; specifically in the Northwest region, it will be 24-26 degrees Celsius.

From February 20-22 (the 4th to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year), there will be light rain in some areas, with scattered fog and light mist in the mornings. In mountainous areas, on February 22 (the 6th day of the Lunar New Year), there will be scattered rain and showers, with cold weather at night and in the morning. The lowest temperature will be from 17-21 degrees Celsius, with some mountainous areas below 16 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be from 23-26 degrees Celsius; in the Northwest region, some areas may exceed 28 degrees Celsius.

In Hanoi on February 19th (the 3rd day of Tet), there will be scattered rain and cold weather. The lowest temperature will be between 17-19 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be between 20-23 degrees Celsius.

From February 20-22 (the 4th to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year), there will be light rain in some areas, scattered fog and light mist in the mornings, and cold weather at night and in the mornings. The lowest temperature will be from 19-21 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be from 23-26 degrees Celsius.

From February 19-20 (the 3rd to 4th day of Tet), provinces and cities from Thanh Hoa to Hue will experience scattered rain and showers, with cold nights and mornings, and particularly cold weather in Thanh Hoa. The lowest temperature will be 18-22 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be 21-23 degrees Celsius in the North and 23-26 degrees Celsius in the South.

From February 21-22 (the 5th to 6th day of the Lunar New Year), there will be scattered rain, with fog and light mist in the early mornings, and sunny weather in the afternoons. The lowest temperature will be 19-22 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature in the North will be 24-27 degrees Celsius.

The South Central coastal region will experience sunny days and scattered showers at night from February 19-22 (the 3rd to 6th day of the Lunar New Year); in the northern part (from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa), on February 19-20 (the 3rd and 4th days of the Lunar New Year), there will be scattered rain and thunderstorms in some areas. The lowest temperature will be 21-25°C. The highest temperature will be 26-28°C in the north and 28-32°C in the south.

The Central Highlands region will experience little rain and sunny days from February 19-22 (the 3rd to 6th day of the Lunar New Year). The lowest temperatures will range from 16-20°C, with some areas below 16°C. The highest temperatures will range from 28-31°C, with some areas exceeding 31°C.

In the Southern region from February 19-22 (the 3rd to 6th day of the Lunar New Year), there will be little rain, sunny days, and some areas in the East will experience hot weather. The lowest temperature will be from 23-26 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature will be from 32-35 degrees Celsius, with some places exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.

Regarding the cold front, it has now affected some areas in the Northwest and Central regions of Northern Vietnam, causing rain and scattered light rain; temperatures have dropped by 4–6 degrees Celsius.

Forecast for the evening and night of February 18th (the second day of Tet): The cold air mass will continue to affect other areas of the Northwest of Northern Vietnam and the Central region. Inland, the northeast wind will be strong at level 2-3, and level 3-4 in coastal areas. From the evening of February 18th to February 19th, the North Central region will experience rain, scattered light rain.

In the Northern region and Thanh Hoa province, from the evening of February 18-19 (the 2nd to 3rd day of Tet), the weather will be cold, with some mountainous areas experiencing severe cold. The lowest temperatures during this cold spell in the Northern region and Thanh Hoa province will generally range from 16-19 degrees Celsius, with some mountainous areas experiencing temperatures below 13 degrees Celsius.

In Hanoi, there will be light rain in some areas; from the evening of February 18th (the 2nd day of Tet) to February 19th (the 3rd day of Tet), the weather will be cold. The lowest temperature during this cold spell will generally be 17–19 degrees Celsius.

At sea, in the northern South China Sea (including the Hoang Sa Special Economic Zone), strong northeasterly winds of force 6 are expected, occasionally reaching force 7 in the northeastern part of the South China Sea, with gusts of force 8-9, causing rough seas and waves 3-5 meters high. In the sea area from Khanh Hoa to Ca Mau, the central South China Sea, and the western part of the southern South China Sea (including the western part of the Truong Sa Special Economic Zone), strong northeasterly winds of force 6 are expected, with gusts of force 7-8, causing rough seas and waves 2-4 meters high.

Severe cold weather is affecting agricultural production and people's lives. Strong winds and gusts, along with large waves at sea, could impact shipping and other activities.

To proactively respond to the severe cold spell, according to the National Steering Committee for Civil Defense, affected provinces and cities should closely monitor warning and forecast bulletins on the development of the cold air mass and promptly inform local authorities and the public to proactively take appropriate preventive measures.

Local authorities are implementing measures to respond to the severe cold weather, particularly strengthening guidance on ensuring people's health; avoiding the use of charcoal stoves for heating in enclosed rooms to prevent loss of life; disseminating information and guiding livestock farmers to reinforce and shelter their barns; stockpiling feed, keeping animals warm, and preventing and controlling diseases in livestock and poultry; and providing guidance on measures to ensure the safety of rice, vegetable, and other crop production.

Coastal provinces and cities need to closely monitor warning and forecast bulletins and the development of strong winds at sea; inform captains and owners of vessels and boats operating at sea so they can proactively take preventive measures and plan their production accordingly, ensuring the safety of people and property; and maintain communication to promptly handle any adverse situations that may occur.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/thoi-tiet-dip-tet-bac-bo-troi-ret-nam-bo-ngay-nang-20260218192007381.htm