What is the weather of Hanoi during the Lunar New Year 2025? Will outdoor activities not be organized for students in Hanoi during severe cold days?

What is the weather of Hanoi during the Lunar New Year 2025?

With the upcoming Lunar New Year 2025, the excitement is spreading throughout Hanoi as the populace is preparing to celebrate the traditional holidays and gather with family. Amidst the bustle, an important factor in Tet planning is the weather, which significantly affects the leisure, gatherings, and festivities of the capital's residents in the early spring days.

According to the forecast from the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the northern region will experience severe cold and drizzle during the Lunar New Year 2025. Specifically, according to the Deputy Director of the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the weather forecast for Hanoi during the Lunar New Year 2025 is as follows:

- The period before Tet from January 17, 2025 - January 25, 2025 (18-26th lunar December): The Northern region will experience light fog in the morning, dry and sunny days, with continued cold weather.

- Notably, during the Tet period from January 27-31 (28th lunar December to 3rd of Tet), the Northern region will be affected by the northeast monsoon causing cold weather, with severe cold in mountainous areas, and occasional light rain or drizzle in the Northeast.

With the distinct chill of the Northern winter, the Hanoi weather during the Lunar New Year 2025 promises to bring misty spring days, a slight chill, and occasional drizzle. This blend of tranquility and cold climate will create a truly cozy and deeply traditional Tet atmosphere.

What is the weather of Hanoi during the Lunar New Year 2025? (Image sourced from the Internet)

Will outdoor activities not be organized for students in Hanoi during severe cold days?

Nowadays, weather is always one of the issues that are very difficult to predict. Currently, there is no specific regulation regarding the temperature conditions for students to have a day off.

However, the Hanoi Department of Education has issued Official Dispatch 4465/SGDDT-CTTT-KHCN of 2022 on cold weather protection for students, which states as follows:

According to the National Centre for Hydro - Meteorological Forecasting, the cold air mass has affected the Northern region, and due to the strong intensity of the cold air, Hanoi will experience severe cold days. To ensure health and prevent cold for students, the Department of Education and Training requests the Heads of the Education and Training Divisions of districts, district-level towns; Heads of units, schools; Directors of vocational education - continuing education centers (GDNN-GDTX) to effectively implement the following:

1. Regularly monitor outdoor temperature information in Hanoi during periods of intense and harsh cold, broadcast on the Vietnam Television Weather Forecast (VTV1); Hanoi Radio and Television Station (H1 channel) at 6 a.m. daily. Based on this information, the Head of the District Education and Training Department, heads of units, schools, and educational institutions shall proactively adjust school hours or allow students to leave school.

- Preschool and primary school students may leave school when the outdoor temperature is below 10°C.

- Lower secondary school students may leave school when the outdoor temperature is below 7°C.

2. Inspect and promptly repair the doors of classrooms, functional rooms, boarding rooms, dining areas, etc., to prevent drafts, ensure sufficient lighting, and maintain warmth for students. For schools offering boarding services, special attention is needed to ensure hot meals, drinks, and adequately warm lunch resting areas. For preschool classes or groups, ensure warm water is available for children's care and service.

3. Do not organize outdoor gathering activities for students during severe cold days; schools and educational institutions should coordinate with parents to remind students to dress warmly; schools should not require students to wear uniforms on cold days.

4. During severe cold days, based on local weather conditions, adjust school times so that students do not have to arrive too early. If students arrive late due to weather conditions, flexible solutions should be applied to allow them to attend school.

Thus, outdoor activities should not be organized for students in Hanoi during severe cold days.

Who has the power to decide on allowing students in Vietnam to leave school in case of harsh weather?

According to point a, paragraph 2, Article 3 Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT in 2024 on the  2024-2025 Academic Year plan for preschool education, general education, and continuing education issued by the Minister of Education and Training:

Responsibility for Implementation

....

2. Director of the Department of Education and Training:

a) Decide on allowing students to leave school in case of harsh weather conditions, natural disasters, and arrange for make-up classes; ensure teachers' rest periods during the academic year.

b) Report to the Ministry of Education and Training about:

...

Therefore, the Director of the Department of Education and Training is responsible for deciding on allowing students in Vietnam to leave school in case of harsh weather.