Hungary is heading for another unsettled week, with successive weather fronts expected to bring several rounds of rainfall from Monday. Mild, moisture-laden air arriving from the Atlantic will also keep temperatures above seasonal averages, according to weather forecasts cited by Időkép.
Atlantic weather systems bring more rain
The change will follow a brief spell of sunshine on Saturday. Cloud cover is expected to increase from the south-west on Sunday, although significant rainfall is not forecast for most areas. Some parts of the country could see light showers, while temperatures are likely to range between 6 and 12 degrees Celsius.
From Monday, however, rain is expected to become increasingly widespread as a weather system moves across the country. Southern, south-eastern and eastern Hungary could receive particularly significant amounts, while the north-west is likely to have a lower chance of precipitation, reports Időkép.
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Heavy showers and strong winds expected
Cloudy and overcast conditions are forecast to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday, with further rain developing in many areas. Although there may be temporary breaks in the pouring on Tuesday, showers are expected to spread again later in the day.
The wet weather will be accompanied by strengthening southerly and south-westerly winds, which could become particularly strong in some places. Despite the unsettled conditions, temperatures will remain relatively mild. Daytime highs are expected to reach 10–15 degrees across much of the country, while southern and south-western areas could exceed 15 degrees on Wednesday. North-eastern Hungary is likely to be cooler.
Rainfall provides relief after historic drought
The forecast comes after Cyclone Charles brought substantial shower to Hungary last week, with some locations receiving their average November precipitation in just 24 hours. The rain has been particularly welcome following an exceptionally dry first ten months of the year.
According to meteorological measurements dating back to 1901, Hungary has never recorded as little rainfall between January and October as it did this year. Further precipitation next week could therefore provide additional relief to areas that have been affected by prolonged rainfall deficits.
