Will the rain wash away the 20 August celebrations? Rainstorms expected
According to HungaroMet’s forecast, thunderstorms are likely at any time in the coming days, which is not particularly good news, especially since Hungary’s 4-day-long 20 August national holiday is starting.
Monday, 19 August
According to HungaroMet, on Monday, cloud cover will be variable with some breaks, but generally, there will be plenty of sunshine. While the chance of precipitation decreases in the morning, it will increase again in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly in the Transdanubia region and the North Hungarian Mountains, potentially occurring in multiple waves. Rainfall chances will diminish as the weather moves southeast.
Northern winds will be brisk to strong in Transdanubia for most of the day, with temporary stormy gusts around thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 29 and 36 degrees Celsius, with even higher temperatures possible in the Southern Great Plain.
Tuesday, 20 August
On Tuesday, the weather will feature a mix of cumulus and cirrus clouds with plenty of sunshine. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may occur. The northern and northeastern winds might strengthen, with gusts reaching stormy levels during thunderstorms. Morning temperatures will range from 14 to 24 degrees Celsius, rising to 28 to 36 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, with the warmest temperatures in the southeast.
Wednesday, 21 August
Wednesday will see a lot of sunshine with cumulus and cirrus clouds. Showers and thunderstorms may occur locally. The northern and northwestern winds will be lively, occasionally strong, with stormy gusts possible in thunderstorm areas. Temperatures will rise from 16 to 24 degrees Celsius in the morning to between 30 and 36 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.
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