Meteorologists uncover how long Siberia’s chill grips Hungary

The cold, wintry, Siberia-like conditions persist into next week. Early on, expect sunny spells alongside persistently overcast and foggy patches—especially across the Great Plain—while clear nights could plunge temperatures to a biting -21°C. Daytime maxima will linger below freezing over much of the country. However, the change is also on the horizon.

Siberia-like winter in Hungary

Come midweek, skies turn mostly cloudy, but the frost eases its grip, with mixed precipitation (think snow flurries or sleet) in the mix, according to the HungaroMet Nonprofit Ltd forecast released to the Hungarian News Agency on Sunday.

Monday

Hoar frost and low cloud should thin out by midday, boosting visibility—though stubborn overcast lingers along a northwest-southeast line, particularly in the central Great Plain. Clear skies are most likely across the northeast and north. Light snow showers or freezing drizzle might tease foggy spots. East to southeast winds stay mostly light or moderate, perhaps picking up briefly around Sopron. Highs: -8°C to 0°C.

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Tuesday

A mix of clear, sunny skies and overcast, misty areas— the latter favouring the Great Plain. Snow flurries possible in cloudy zones. Winds largely moderate. Overnight lows: -21°C to -7°C (coldest in the northeast third and southwest). Highs: -8°C to +1°C.

Wednesday

Sunny and clear patches mingle with overcast, humid spots, mainly on the Great Plain. Expect potential snow flurries or freezing drizzle there. Winds mostly light. Overnight lows: -21°C to -8°C. Highs: -8°C to +2°C.

Thursday

Increasing cloud with some low-level layers in smaller areas, but no significant precipitation expected. Winds moderate. Dawn temperatures: typically -16°C to -8°C (colder in the northeast). Afternoons: -4°C to +4°C.

Friday

Cloudy with occasional sunny breaks; light mixed precipitation possible. Winds mostly moderate. Minimums: -15°C to -4°C. Early afternoons: -2°C to +5°C.

Saturday

Mostly heavily cloudy or overcast skies, with mixed precipitation on the cards. Southeast winds moderate. Dawn: -7°C to -2°C. Afternoons: 0°C to +6°C.

Sunday

Heavily cloudy or overcast, with chances of mixed precipitation. Southeast winds moderate. Dawn: -6°C to 0°C. Afternoons: +2°C to +7°C.