Weather in Hungary: Spring knocked on the door, but we have to be careful

Spring appears to have knocked on Hungary’s door earlier than expected, with mild, at times almost springlike weather dominating the coming days. However, meteorologists warn that this does not mean winter has said its final goodbye, as colder conditions could still return later in the season.

It might look like springtime is already here, but we will have to wait a bit more

According to forecasts, Hungary will continue to experience temperatures above the seasonal average in the short term. During the early hours of Saturday, only northern regions and some southern and south-eastern counties recorded light frost. Daytime temperatures remain generally mild, with highs ranging between 6 and 12°C across most of the country. Cooler conditions are expected mainly in the north-eastern regions.

The long-awaited winter cold is still absent, and although a slight cooling is expected in higher layers of the atmosphere early next week, milder air masses are forecast to move back over Hungary during the second half of the week. Experts emphasise that this warming trend may only be temporary, and colder spells cannot be ruled out later.

It’s not spring yet, prepare for a moderate cooling and some precipitate

Precipitation will become more frequent in the coming days. Scattered rain is expected on Monday and Tuesday, while Wednesday is likely to bring rainfall to several parts of the country. In the Northern Mountain Range, sleet or even snowfall may occur on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, north-eastern areas could still see snow or sleet before conditions turn wetter elsewhere.

On Thursday, isolated rain showers may develop initially, followed by a larger precipitation system arriving from the south-west in the afternoon. This rain zone is expected to move eastwards and persist into Friday.

As for temperatures, a modest cooling is expected on Tuesday. By Wednesday, however, daytime highs are set to climb above 10°C in many areas, with the exception of northern and north-eastern regions. Overnight, light frost may occur across wider areas, though frost-free zones are also likely to remain.

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