According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, Hanoi's weather over the next three days (February 17-19) will be affected by a cold front combined with a strong westerly jet stream at high altitudes, resulting in light rain, drizzle, and cold temperatures.

However, due to the cold air mass shifting eastward, the temperature did not drop significantly, but with northeasterly winds of force 2-3 accompanied by light rain, the feeling of cold was still quite noticeable, and the humidity was high.

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Hanoi will experience cold weather with light rain for several days to come. (Illustrative photo: Minh Hien)

Specifically, experts predict that over the next three days, the Hanoi capital area will be cloudy with occasional light rain; the weather will be cold. The highest daytime temperature will range from 20-22℃, and the lowest nighttime temperature will be 15-18℃.

In addition, the meteorological agency reported that the cold air mass that arrived from the night of February 15-16 affected most of Northern and North Central Vietnam. Northeast winds inland reached levels 2-3.

Due to the influence of a weak, eastward-shifting cold front combined with a jet stream in the upper westerly wind zone from the night of February 16 to the morning of February 17, the northeastern and north-central regions of Vietnam will experience rain and light rain.

Meanwhile, in the Northeast, the weather is cold, with some mountainous areas experiencing severe cold. The lowest temperatures during this cold spell are generally between 14-17 degrees Celsius, with some mountainous areas experiencing temperatures below 13 degrees Celsius. The Northwest region will experience light rain in some areas, with sunny weather in the afternoon.

In Hanoi specifically, there will be rain, light rain; the weather will be cold. The lowest temperature during this cold spell will be 14-16 degrees Celsius.

Weather forecast for Hanoi over the next 3 days (February 17-19) :

Day Daytime (7am-7pm) Night (7 PM - 7 AM)
February 17th

Cloudy, with occasional light rain. Northeast to east winds, force 2-3. Cold weather.
Maximum temperature: 19-21℃
Average humidity: 80-88%
Chance of rain: 70-75%

Cloudy, with occasional light rain. East wind, force 2-3. Cold weather.
Lowest temperature: 16-18℃
Average humidity: 90-95%
Chance of rain: 70-75%

February 18th

Cloudy, with occasional light rain. Light wind. Cold weather.
Maximum temperature: 19-21℃
Average humidity: 80-88%
Chance of rain: 70-75%

Cloudy, with occasional light rain. Light wind. Cold weather.
Lowest temperature: 15-17℃
Average humidity: 90-95%
Chance of rain: 65-70%

February 19th

Cloudy, with light rain, drizzle and fog in the morning, then no rain. Light wind. Cold weather.
Maximum temperature: 20-22℃
Average humidity: 77-85%
Chance of rain: 65-70%

Cloudy, with occasional light rain. Light wind. Cold weather.
Lowest temperature: 15-17℃
Average humidity: 88-95%
Chance of rain: 65-70%

Northern Vietnam is experiencing two consecutive cold fronts, bringing prolonged periods of rain and cold weather.

Northern Vietnam is experiencing two consecutive cold fronts, bringing prolonged periods of rain and cold weather.

From the night of February 15th to the morning of February 16th, a weak, eastward-shifting cold front combined with a jet stream in the westerly wind zone will bring rain and cold weather to Northern and North Central Vietnam; around February 21st, a new, stronger cold front will arrive.
The cold air mass is shifting eastward and changing its characteristics, bringing days of fog and drizzle to the North.

The cold air mass is shifting eastward and changing its characteristics, bringing days of fog and drizzle to the North.

In March, cold air masses tend to shift eastward and undergo changes, causing many days of light rain, drizzle, and fog in the northern provinces. In March and April, hot weather may occur mainly in the Northwest and Central regions of Northern Vietnam.