Northern Region’s Extreme Heat: Temperatures Exceed 35°C
- HANOI, Vietnam (may 4, 2025) – Much of Vietnam is bracing for a mix of extreme weather conditions over the next two days, with a heatwave expected in...
- Hanoi will experiance cloudy and sunny conditions with areas of heat.
- the Northwest region will see cloudy skies, with sunny conditions during the day and heat in some locations.
Vietnam Weather Forecast: Heatwave and Storms Expected May 4-5
HANOI, Vietnam (may 4, 2025) – Much of Vietnam is bracing for a mix of extreme weather conditions over the next two days, with a heatwave expected in the northern and central regions, while scattered rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the Central Highlands and the South.
Regional Forecast Details
Northern Vietnam
Hanoi will experiance cloudy and sunny conditions with areas of heat. The forecast calls for no rain overnight. Winds will be from the southeast to south at level 2-3. Temperatures are expected to range from a low of 25-27 degrees Celsius to a high of 33-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
the Northwest region will see cloudy skies, with sunny conditions during the day and heat in some locations. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Light winds are expected. The storms could bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Low temperatures will range from 23-26 degrees Celsius, with some areas dipping below 23 degrees Celsius. Highs will be 32-35 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
Northeast provinces can expect similar conditions to the Northwest: cloudy skies,sunny days,and heat in some areas. Afternoon and evening may bring scattered showers and thunderstorms. Southeast winds will be level 2-3. Storms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts. Temperatures will range from 24-27 degrees Celsius at night to 32-35 degrees Celsius during the day, with some areas exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
Central Vietnam
From Thanh Hoa to Hue,expect cloudy and sunny days,with hot conditions in the western mountainous areas. scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Light winds are expected, and thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Temperatures will range from 24-27 degrees Celsius, with highs of 32-35 degrees Celsius. The western mountain region will be hotter, with temperatures of 35-36 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 36 degrees Celsius in some places.
Da Nang to Binh Thuan will experience cloudy and sunny days, with heat in some northern areas. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening. Light winds are expected, and thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Temperatures will range from 24-27 degrees Celsius, with highs of 32-35 degrees Celsius. Some northern areas may exceed 35 degrees Celsius.
Central Highlands
The Central Highlands provinces will have cloudy weather with scattered rain and thunderstorms. Showers and storms are expected in the late afternoon and evening, with heavy rain in some areas. Light winds are expected, and thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. Low temperatures will be 20-23 degrees Celsius, and highs will be 30-33 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 33 degrees Celsius.
Southern Vietnam
The southern region will be cloudy with scattered rain and thunderstorms.Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds are expected, and thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds. temperatures will range from 24-27 degrees Celsius, with highs of 31-34 degrees Celsius.
Western Mountain Regions
The western mountain areas, from Nghe An to quang Ngai, will be warm. High temperatures are expected to range between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius, and may exceed 36 degrees Celsius in some locations. The lowest relative humidity is expected to be 55 to 60 percent.
Rainfall
The Central Highlands and the South are expected to experience scattered rain and storms late in the afternoon and evening of May 4. some areas could see strong local rains,with rainfall between 10 and 30 mm,and in some places,more than 50 mm.
