The weather in Ho Chi Minh City is entering the beginning of the dry season.

According to the meteorological agency, Ho Chi Minh City is entering the dry season, with little rain. Meanwhile, the weather in Northern Vietnam is being affected by a cold front.

The forecast for Ho Chi Minh City indicates stable weather conditions during the first few days of the week.

According to information from the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting (Department of Meteorology and Hydrology) and the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention, on December 15th, due to the influence of a cold front, the Northern region and the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh experienced scattered rain. The weather remained cold, with some mountainous areas experiencing severe cold.

The lowest temperatures in the Northern Delta region are generally 13-16 degrees Celsius; in the midland and mountainous areas, it is 9-12 degrees Celsius, and in some high mountainous areas, it is below 8 degrees Celsius.

In North Central Vietnam, the lowest temperature is 15-18 degrees Celsius, and the average temperature is 17-19 degrees Celsius.

In Hanoi specifically, on December 15th, the morning will be cloudy with no rain and cold weather. The lowest temperatures in the northern and western areas of Hanoi will be 14-16 degrees Celsius, while in central and southern Hanoi they will be 15-17 degrees Celsius. Cloud cover will decrease in the afternoon, with occasional sunshine; the highest temperatures will reach 21-23 degrees Celsius, and 22-24 degrees Celsius in the central area. This weather pattern will continue until December 16th in Hanoi.

Satellite image shows a cold air mass moving from north to south. Source: ZE

Meanwhile, on December 15th, the area from Quang Tri to Da Nang City and the eastern provinces from Quang Ngai to Gia Lai will experience rain (with some areas experiencing heavy rain). The northern part of Central Vietnam will be cold, and the southern part of Central Vietnam will be chilly. From December 16th onwards, the cold and chilly conditions in these areas will lessen (only occurring at night and in the morning).

The Central Highlands and Southern regions will experience sunny weather on December 15th, with possible showers in the evening and at night. Ho Chi Minh City, currently in the beginning of the dry season, will maintain a stable pattern from December 15th to 19th: cool nights and early mornings (lowest temperatures 24-27°C), sunny to hot days (highest temperatures 30-33°C).

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/thoi-tiet-khu-vuc-tphcm-dang-vao-dau-mua-kho-post828742.html