Forecast for October 7-8: Northern Vietnam May Experience First Cold Front of the Winter Season However, as this is still some time away, the accuracy of the information is currently low, with a probability of only about 60-70%.
According to meteorological experts, around October 7-8, Northern Vietnam may welcome the first cold front of this winter season. However, there is a strong possibility that this cold front will be weak and dry, leading to only a slight temperature drop of about 2-3 degrees, with cool nights and sunny days. The highest daytime temperatures in the plains are expected to range from 30-32 degrees Celsius, while mountainous regions will be below 30 degrees. Due to the influence of the cold air, sporadic rain and thunderstorms may occur from the evening of October 6, with localized moderate to heavy rainfall.
This cold front is likely to be weak and dry, resulting in a slight temperature drop.
On October 7, Hanoi will experience sporadic rain and thunderstorms with slightly lower temperatures compared to previous days, fluctuating between 25-30 degrees Celsius.
The National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting noted that due to the influence of the cold front, from the evening and night of October 6, Northern Vietnam may encounter sporadic rain and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall.
The meteorological agency warns that during the transitional period, thunderstorms are often accompanied by risks of lightning, hail, and strong winds, especially in the northern mountainous provinces.
According to assessments by the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, in October, the activity of cold air is expected to gradually increase in frequency and intensity.
However, compared to the long-term average, the early winter period of 2023-2024 is likely to experience weaker cold air activity, with cold snaps possibly occurring later and fewer days of severe cold.
The average temperature in October 2023 nationwide is generally expected to be about 0.5-1 degree higher than the long-term average. From November to December 2023, the temperatures are expected to be higher by 0.5-1.5 degrees.
