The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has updated the weather forecast for May 17 in the Northwest regions.
- Lowest temperature: 23-26 degrees, in some places below 22 degrees.
- Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees.
Cloudy, scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
With the weather in the Northwest on May 17 with scattered showers and thunderstorms, quite pleasant temperatures but potential risk of tornadoes, lightning and localized heavy rain, tourists should prioritize flexible and safer itinerary rather than dense travel.
Some tips for tourists:
- Bring a lightweight raincoat, slipperproof shoes and waterproof bags for your phone and camera because rain can come quickly in the late afternoon.
- Limit long trekking or mountain climbing in the afternoon, especially in high mountain passes, forests or near streams.
- If traveling by motorbike through areas such as Mu Cang Chai, O Quy Ho, Pha Din..., it is necessary to check the brakes and tires and avoid driving after 5 pm because the road surface is easily slippery and fog appears after rain.
- Proactively monitor local weather warnings due to the risk of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms.
- Prioritize visiting in the morning because the weather is usually more stable, and in the evening it is easy to experience localized thunderstorms.
- Temperatures fluctuate around 23-34 degrees, so it is quite hot during the day, but it may be chilly in the early morning and night in high mountainous areas; wear thin jackets.
- For cloud hunting or overnight camping activities, it is necessary to carefully check weather conditions before departure to avoid strong winds and unexpected rain.
- This is also the time when the Northwest landscape is green and beautiful after rain, terraced fields begin to enter the flood season in many places, so if you prepare well, the trip is still very worth experiencing.
