The weather for the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, especially the weather in Hanoi, is attracting people's attention as the demand for spring travel, pagoda worship, and visits increases sharply.
According to the latest weather forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weather forecast for the days from the end of December to the end of the 6th day of the Lunar New Year shows that the Capital maintains a cold state, with light rain and fog at many times.
From the night of February 16 to February 19 (night of the 29th to the 3rd day of Tet), rain and scattered light rain tend to increase, the daytime temperature decreases. Cold weather will continue throughout the day.
The highest temperature is only about 20-22 degrees Celsius, the lowest is 17-19 degrees Celsius. This means that many outdoor activities during the peak of the Lunar New Year weather may be affected by humidity.
Weather forecast for the second half of the Lunar New Year holiday from February 20 to February 22 (from the 4th to the 6th of Tet), rain will decrease, only a few places appear. However, there is still light fog in the morning. Night and morning will continue to be cold. The highest temperature will increase to 22-25 degrees C, the lowest will be 18-20 degrees C.
Detailed daily forecast shows from February 17 to 19. 02 drizzle, prolonged light rain, thick clouds, daytime temperature commonly around 21-23 degrees C.
From February 20th onwards, the weather tends to become drier but not completely warmer, the sky is cloudy, and the temperature difference between day and night is still large.
The characteristic of Tet weather this year in Hanoi is cold and humid, interspersed with small rains, easily causing a feeling of being colder than the measured temperature, especially in the evening and early morning.
People and tourists when participating in spring travel and festival activities should regularly monitor weather forecasts, prepare warm clothes, thin raincoats or light umbrellas. When traveling in foggy conditions or slippery roads due to prolonged rain, it is necessary to pay attention to traffic safety and arrange flexible schedules.
During Tet, Hanoi prepares many cultural and tourism activities to serve people and tourists.
From now until the end of the 9th day of the first lunar month (February 25), the Hanoi Department of Tourism in coordination with Hoan Kiem and Hoan Kiem Lake Management Board, Hanoi Old Quarter organizes an exhibition and arrangement of living space, welcoming Tet of a Hanoi family at the 87 Ma May heritage house.
Visitors can visit spaces introducing handicraft products, traditional craft villages, the "Binh Ngo Spring Welcoming 2026" exhibition, experience herbal tea, traditional Tet activities and the music program "Ta Nha Pho Music". At the same time, the unit also coordinates with Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam to organize the Spring Calligraphy Festival.
From January 5 to 8, the Capital's tourism industry and localities organize many key festivals such as Go Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung Temple, Huong Pagoda Tourism Festival, promising to attract a large number of people and tourists from all directions.
At the Village of Culture - Tourism of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups, the "Spring Colors across the Country" festival will take place, recreating many festivals, traditional rituals and typical Tet spaces of regions, bringing a rich spring travel choice for tourists.
