The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has updated the weather forecast for May 12th in the Northwest regions.
- Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees C, in some places below 22 degrees C.
- Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees, especially the Northwest region 28-31 degrees C.
Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
If tourists are preparing to come to the Northwest region on May 12, they should pay attention to some points below for a safer and more convenient trip:
The weather in the area maintains a fairly pleasant temperature, fluctuating around 23 - 34 degrees C; especially the Northwest region is commonly 28 - 31 degrees C. However, due to cloudy skies, scattered showers and thunderstorms, the weather may change quickly during the day, especially in the late afternoon and night.
Visitors should prepare:
- Lightweight raincoats or personal umbrellas.
- Thin coats because high mountainous areas can be chilly in the early morning and at night.
- Anti-slip shoes, suitable for moving in hilly terrain or wet roads.
- Waterproof bag for phones, cameras and personal papers.
- Cold medicine, insect repellent if staying in mountainous areas or camping outdoors.
- For activities such as trekking, cloud hunting, mountain climbing or camping, tourists need to regularly update weather forecasts to proactively adjust their itinerary.
During thunderstorms:
- Do not hide under tall trees, near power poles or open areas to avoid the risk of lightning strikes.
- Limit movement through streams, spillways or areas at risk of landslides.
- If riding a motorbike through the Northwest mountain passes, it is necessary to reduce speed because the road surface may be slippery and local fog may appear.
- Some high mountain tourist destinations such as Sa Pa, Mu Cang Chai, Y Ty or Moc Chau may experience localized heavy rain, affecting visibility and travel.
- For tourists traveling in large groups, with young children or elderly people, priority should be given to accommodation with support plans when the weather is bad or prolonged rain.
