On March 15, the North remained cloudy with occasional rain due to the weakening cold air mass combined with wind convergence at altitudes of 3,000–5,000 meters. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, these conditions will persist through March 16.
From March 17, as the cold air continues to fade and the western low-pressure area expands eastward, the region will mostly stop seeing rain. Sunny skies will return, and temperatures will climb.
The U.S. weather forecasting service AccuWeather predicts Hanoi’s temperatures next week will range between 21°C and 28°C. In high-altitude areas above 1,500 meters, such as Sa Pa (Lao Cai), nighttime temperatures will hover around 12–13°C, while daytime highs will gradually increase to 21–23°C.
Vehicles traveling on Thanh Nien Road (Hanoi). Photo: Hoang Giang
In Central Vietnam, scattered rain is expected on the night of March 15. Starting early next week, the region from Thanh Hoa to Hue, as well as the South Central Coast, will be mostly sunny with rising daytime temperatures. Between March 17 and 22, the entire region will remain largely dry, with temperatures typically ranging from 29°C to 32°C.
The Southern region and the Central Highlands will experience little rain and plenty of sunshine from now until the weekend. During the first two days of the week, peak temperatures in the Central Highlands will generally stay between 29°C and 32°C, while the South will see highs of 33°C to 35°C.
From March 18, a widespread heatwave is likely to hit Southeast Vietnam, lasting through the end of the week with temperatures reaching 35–37°C. The Southwest region will hover around 35–36°C, while the Central Highlands will see an increase to 30–33°C.