According to the weather forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on March 15, the Northern region will still maintain a cloudy state, sometimes with rain. The reason is that the weakening cold air mass combined with the wind convergence zone at an altitude of about 3,000 - 5,000 m. This weather pattern is forecast to continue on March 16.
From March 17, when the cold air continues to weaken and the low pressure area in the West develops and expands to the East, the weather in the North basically stops raining. The sky turns sunnier and the temperature tends to gradually increase in the following days.
Weather forecast for the North shows that the highest temperature in the coming week in many places may exceed 33 degrees Celsius. In Hanoi, according to the forecast site AccuWeather, the temperature will fluctuate around 21 - 28 degrees Celsius in the coming week, the weather is quite favorable for outdoor sightseeing and tourism activities.
In high mountainous areas over 1,500 m such as Sa Pa (Lao Cai), the nighttime temperature is still maintained at a low level, about 12 - 13 degrees C, while during the day it gradually increases to about 21 - 23 degrees C when there is sunshine.
Meanwhile, the weather forecast for the Central region shows that on the night of March 15, this area will have rain in some places. From the beginning of next week, the area from Thanh Hoa to Hue and the South Central Coast will mainly be sunny, with increasing daytime temperatures. In the period from March 17 - 22, the weather throughout the area is generally dry, with daytime temperatures around 29 - 32 degrees Celsius.
In the Central Highlands and Southern regions, the weather from now until the end of the week is less rainy, sunshine prevails. In the first two days of next week, the highest temperature in the Central Highlands is commonly 29 - 32 degrees Celsius, while in the Southern region it is about 33 - 35 degrees Celsius.
From about March 18, hot weather is forecast to likely appear widely in the Southeast region and last until the end of the week. The highest temperature is commonly 35 - 37 degrees C. The Southwest region is about 35 - 36 degrees C, while the Central Highlands increases to about 30 - 33 degrees C.
At highland tourist destinations such as Sa Pa or areas over 1,500 m, the temperature can still drop to about 12 - 13 degrees Celsius at night. Tourists should bring warm clothes, especially if staying overnight.
Although the general trend is to stop raining, some mountainous areas may still experience light localized rain. Updating weather forecasts helps tourists to be proactive in their itinerary, especially for trekking, mountain climbing or outdoor sightseeing activities.
The weather in the North after the rain stops is usually favorable for urban tourism and visiting relics, especially in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long. Late morning and afternoon are the most pleasant times for outdoor activities.
