The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has updated the weather forecast for July 16th in the Northwest regions.
- Lowest temperature: 25-28 degrees C, Northwest region 23-26 degrees C, in some places below 23 degrees C.
- Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees C; especially in the Northwest and Lao Cai regions 28-30 degrees C, in some places above 30 degrees C.
Cloudy, with moderate rain and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain (rain concentrated in the late afternoon, night and early morning). Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
With the weather in the Northwest having moderate rain and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain, tourists should proactively arrange their itinerary and prepare necessary items to ensure safety throughout the journey.
Prioritize visiting in the morning or late afternoon, limit outdoor movement during hot sunny weather to avoid heatstroke and dehydration.
Bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, drinking water and a lightweight raincoat. If participating in mountain climbing and trekking activities, you should use unslip shoes and appropriate clothing.
Regularly monitor weather forecasts, because in the late afternoon and night there is a possibility of showers, thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind, especially in the Northwest region.
Avoid camping, bathing in streams or moving through hilly areas, streams, and underpasses when there are thunderstorms, and comply with the instructions of functional agencies and tourist destination management units to ensure safety.
