Mountainous areas may experience severe cold and frost. From the night of January 4 into January 5, northern Vietnam will see light and scattered rain. Mountainous and midland areas in the north are expected to suffer from severe cold, with the potential for freezing temperatures. The lowest temperatures during this cold spell in northern Vietnam, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An are forecast to range from 10°C to 13°C. In mountainous areas, the mercury may drop to between 7°C and 10°C, and even below 5°C in higher elevations.

Source: VietNamNet News January 04, 2026 04:15 UTC