Vietnam faces ENSO shift in 2026 with risk of stronger storms
Vietnam News 15:22 18/03/2026Vietnam is expected to see the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) shift toward a warmer phase in 2026, increasing the risk of stronger storms and heavier rainfall even as overall storm numbers may not rise, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Cold front expected to bring heavy rain to northern mountains, central Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:07 12/03/2026A strengthening cold front is forecast to affect Vietnam beginning Thursday, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to northern mountainous areas and the central provinces from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, according to the national weather center.
Ho Chi Minh City expected to see off-season rains through Friday
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 05/03/2026Unseasonal rains will possibly affect about one-third of southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, on Thursday and Friday as strong upper-level disturbances trigger late-afternoon and evening showers during the peak of the dry season.
Cold front forecast to bring rain, chill to northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:29 02/03/2026Northern Vietnam is expected to experience a new cold front beginning Monday night, bringing scattered showers and cooler temperatures, especially in the northeastern mountains, according to the national weather agency.
Unseasonal rains ease heat in southern Vietnam, showers may return after sunny spell
Vietnam News 16:27 28/02/2026Unseasonal rains affecting southern Vietnam are gradually shifting westward and weakening, making way for a return of hot and sunny conditions, but forecasters said the rains are likely to come back shortly after.
Unseasonal heavy rain expected in Ho Chi Minh City this week
Ho Chi Minh City 18:21 24/02/2026Southern Vietnamese provinces and cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, are forecast to experience unusual heavy rains from Thursday to Saturday due to atmospheric disturbances, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station.
Ho Chi Minh City forecast to see unseasonal rain before Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 17:35 10/02/2026Unseasonal rain is expected in southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, over the next two days due to high-altitude wind disturbances, the region’s weather agency said, warning that some areas could experience heavy downpours that may affect crops and Tet preparations.
Strong cold front expected to bring severe cold, snow risk in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:46 06/02/2026A powerful cold front is forecast to hit northern Vietnam around Saturday, bringing severe cold conditions, with mountainous areas facing the risk of frost and even snow, according to the national weather agency.
Cold surge forecast to bring severe chill, rain across northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:14 19/01/2026A strong northeast monsoon, or cold air mass, is expected to affect parts of northeastern Vietnam from Tuesday night, bringing widespread rain followed by severe cold, with mountainous areas at risk of damaging cold conditions, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Cold snaps, unseasonal rain to persist in southern Vietnam ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City 08:29 11/01/2026Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to see further spells of cooler weather and intermittent unseasonal rain through the Lunar New Year period, as weak La Nina conditions continue to influence regional weather patterns, the southern meteorological authority said.
Cold air surge forecast for New Year holiday in Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:21 29/12/2025A strengthened cold air mass is expected to affect northern Vietnam during the New Year holiday, bringing scattered rain and colder conditions, while the southern region may remain mostly sunny with isolated evening showers, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Unseasonal rains forecast for Ho Chi Minh City at Christmas
Vietnam News 10:37 24/12/2025Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to experience unseasonal rain on Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy downpours possible in some areas, according to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center.
