VNO This Week Aug 17-19
This weekend Danang will experience isolated thunderstorms early, then cloudy skies after midnight.
Vietnam Weather
Hanoi
This weekend, Hanoi will experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to range from 29 to 33 degrees Celsius, with a precipitation likelihood of 60%. Be sure to attend a special music night featuring both classical and contemporary works at L’Espace on Saturday evening. Alternatively, check out the captivating design exhibition “The World of Interior Toy” at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.
Hanoi weather forecast July 28-30 (Source: Google)
Ho Chi Minh City
This weekend, Ho Chi Minh City will see scattered showers and thunderstorms. The temperature will range from 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, with a chance of rain primarily in the afternoon. Make sure to catch the concert “Autumn Melodies 2025,” which will take place over three evenings from July 28 to 30 at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. Also, don’t miss the exhibition “Collisions of Clamor and Calm” at Gallery Quynh, showcasing evocative paintings celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.
HCMC weather forecast July 28-30 (Source: Google)
Danang
This weekend, Danang will experience isolated thunderstorms in the early hours, transitioning to overcast skies by morning. The heat index will hover between 32 to 35 degrees Celsius, with a precipitation chance of around 30%. Consider visiting the Marble Mountains or enjoying the sun at My Khe Beach to rejuvenate in preparation for the upcoming week.
Danang weather forecast July 28-30 (Source: Google)
Vietnam News
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