According to the latest weather forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, in the next 2 days, the Northern and North Central regions will maintain the characteristic state of the transitional season: early morning fog appears, noon and afternoon sunny, temperature increases rapidly.
From the night of March 20, due to the influence of weak intensified cold air combined with convergence of upper-level winds, the weather in the North has changed.
The mountainous and midland areas of the Northern region will experience rain, scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places, while the plains may have light rain in some places. This is a noteworthy development in the weather bulletin for the coming days.
In the period of March 21-22, this cold air wave will continue to maintain weak intensity but enough to cause scattered rain in the North, especially the midland and mountainous areas. The state of fog in the early morning, sunshine in the afternoon is still maintained alternately.
Notably, due to the impact of the development of the low pressure area in the West, the temperature in the Northern region increased rapidly at noon and in the afternoon, in some places in the Northwest exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, feeling hot and humid more clearly than in previous days.
Hanoi weather forecast for March 20, cloudy in the early morning, light fog, reduced clouds and sunny in the afternoon.
From the night of March 20 to 23, due to the impact of weak cold air, the weather will have scattered light rain, the temperature will slightly decrease by about 1 - 2 degrees Celsius.
In other areas, the weather is generally stable with sunny days, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night. In the Southeast region, localized hot sun appears and is likely to expand to about 21-22. 3. In thunderstorms, it is necessary to be wary of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Forecast further to around March 29, the Northern and North Central regions will continue to have foggy weather in the early morning, sunny days, especially in the period of March 21-22, there will be scattered rain in mountainous and midland areas due to the impact of weak cold air.
Due to the temperature difference between day and night, tourists in the North bring thin jackets to avoid getting cold in the early morning and evening. Prioritize sightseeing and outdoor activities from noon to afternoon when the weather is more stable.
Weather forecast for March 20, 2026 nationwide
Hanoi City
Lowest temperature: 21-23 degrees C
Highest temperature: 26-28 degrees C
Cloudy, light rain in some places at night, early morning fog and light fog scattered, sunny skies in the afternoon. Southeast wind level 2-3.
Northwest
Lowest temperature: 20-23 degrees C, in some places below 19 degrees C
Highest temperature: 26-29 degrees C, especially the Northwest region 29-32 degrees C
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places at night, early morning fog and light fog scattered, sunny day. Light wind. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Northeast
Lowest temperature: 20-23 degrees C, mountainous areas in some places below 19 degrees C
Highest temperature: 25-28 degrees C
Cloudy, light rain in some places at night, early morning fog and light fog scattered; sunny skies with reduced clouds in the afternoon. Southeast wind level 2-3.
Thanh Hoa to Hue City
Lowest temperature: 21-24 degrees C
Highest temperature: 27-30 degrees C
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night, early morning fog and light fog scattered, sunny skies in the afternoon. Light wind.
South Central Coast
Lowest temperature: 21-24 degrees C
Highest temperature: 28-31 degrees C
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and night, sunny during the day. Northeast to easterly wind level 2-3.
Central Highlands
Lowest temperature: 17-20 degrees C
Highest temperature: 29-32 degrees C
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the late afternoon and night, sunny during the day. Northeast to easterly wind level 2-3. Cold at night and early morning. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Southern region
Lowest temperature: 22-25 degrees C, in some places below 22 degrees C
Highest temperature: 31-34 degrees C, the East has places above 35 degrees C
Cloudy, showers and thunderstorms in some places in the evening and at night; sunny during the day, especially in the East with hot sunny places. Northeast to easterly wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
Ho Chi Minh City
Lowest temperature: 23-25 degrees C
Highest temperature: 32-34 degrees C, in some places above 34 degrees C
Cloudy, no rain at night, sunny during the day. Northeast to easterly wind level 2-3. In thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.
