Tet weather: Forecast cold rain on New Year's Eve and the 1st day of Tet

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The weather forecast for the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026 has scattered thunderstorms across the country, the North maintains cold rain before Tet due to increased cold air.

According to the latest forecast from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the Tet weather this year is clearly differentiated between regions.

The North has drizzle and foggy days, then the possibility of severe cold changes; while the Central and Southern regions are generally sunny, with little rain, favorable for outdoor activities. Continuously updating today's weather forecast, tomorrow's weather and throughout the Lunar New Year holiday is an important factor in arranging travel, visiting relatives, and tourism schedules.

Lunar New Year 2026 weather in the North

In the period from February 12 to February 16 (December 25 to the 29th of Tet - New Year's Eve), the weather pattern in the North is generally with rain in some places, early morning fog and light fog scattered, sunny in the afternoon.

Especially the Northeast region on December 12. 02 mornings and nights with drizzle and fog. Cold at night and morning. Highest temperature 21-25 degrees C, Northwest region in some places above 28 degrees C; lowest 17-20 degrees C, mountainous areas in some places below 17 degrees C. This is a period that many people are interested in when following today's weather forecast and tomorrow's weather to prepare for the Tet holiday.

Dự báo thời tiết Tết Nguyên đán Bính Ngọ 2026 khá thuận lợi cho các hoạt động vui chơi ngoài trời vào những ngày đầu Xuân. Ảnh: Huyền Trang
The weather forecast for the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026 is quite favorable for outdoor activities in the early days of Spring. Photo: Huyen Trang

From the night of February 16th to February 20th (New Year's Eve of December 29th to the 4th day of Tet), the Tet weather forecast shows morning and night with rain, scattered light rain; especially the Northwest with rain in some places. It will continue to be cold at night and in the morning. The highest temperature is 19-23 degrees Celsius, the Northwest in some places above 26 degrees Celsius; the lowest is 17-20 degrees Celsius, mountainous areas in some places below 16 degrees Celsius.

On February 21-22 (the 5th to the 6th day of Tet), the North will have scattered rain. From February 22, the weather will turn cold, mountainous areas will have places with severe cold due to increased cold air. The highest temperature is 19-22 degrees C, the West has places higher; the lowest is 13-16 degrees C, mountainous areas 9-12 degrees C, some places below 10 degrees C.

Lunar New Year weather Binh Ngo 2026 from Thanh Hoa to Hue

From February 12-16 (from December 25th to the 29th of Tet), the Lunar New Year weather in this area will have rain in some places, early morning fog and light fog; from February 13th, sunny in the afternoon. Cold at night and in the morning. Highest temperature 24-26 degrees C, in the South some places 26-28 degrees C; lowest 18-22 degrees C.

From February 17 to February 22 (the 1st to the 6th day of Tet), the area will have rain, scattered showers, especially February 20-21, rain in some places. From February 22, the North will turn cold, the South will turn cold.

The highest temperature is commonly 22-26 degrees C, in the South in some places 26-28 degrees C; especially in the North on February 22 at 20-23 degrees C. The lowest temperature is 18-22 degrees C, in the North on the night of February 22, it decreases to 14-17 degrees C.

Dự báo thời tiết Nam Trung Bộ và Nam Bộ nắng ấm trong kỳ nghỉ Tết Nguyên đán 2026. Ảnh: Hữu Long
Weather forecast for the South Central and Southern regions: sunny and warm during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Huu Long

Binh Ngo Tet weather in the South Central Coast region

From February 12th to February 22nd (from December 25th to the 6th day of Tet), the weather is generally sunny during the day, with showers in some places at night.

Especially in the North, in the period of February 17-19 (December 29 to the 3rd day of Tet) and February 22 (the 6th day of Tet), there will be rain, scattered showers, locally thunderstorms; from February 22, early morning and night it will be cold. The highest temperature is 26-30 degrees Celsius, in the South some places 30-32 degrees Celsius; the lowest is 21-25 degrees Celsius, especially in the North on the night of February 22 at 19-22 degrees Celsius.

Lunar New Year weather in the Central Highlands region

From February 12th to February 22nd (from December 25th to the 6th day of Tet), the weather in the South Central Highlands is less rainy, sunny during the day. Cold in the early morning and night. Highest temperature 26-30 degrees C, in some places above 30 degrees C; lowest 16-20 degrees C, in some places below 16 degrees C.

Lunar New Year weather in the South

In the period from February 12th to February 22nd (from December 25th to the 6th day of Tet), the weather in the South is generally less rainy, sunny days. The highest temperature is 29-33 degrees C, in some places above 33 degrees C; the lowest is 21-25 degrees C. Weather conditions are favorable for spring trips and travel during Tet.

Celebrating Tet in the North, people need to prepare warm clothes, especially when moving in the early morning and at night due to reduced temperatures and possible severe cold and frost in mountainous areas in the second half of the holiday. Fog and scattered light rain can also affect visibility, so traffic safety needs to be paid attention to.

In the Central and Southern regions, it is sunny during the day, the temperature is higher, but tourists should still follow the Lunar New Year weather forecast daily to prevent times of localized showers or short-term cold weather in some places. Proactively planning travel plans, booking services and preparing health will help the spring trip more conveniently.

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