We have been blessed with pleasant weather in Hungary for the past weeks. However, sunny days are over for now. Heavy rains are expected all across the country, in certain areas it might even snow. Do not forget to bring along your umbrella this week!

Changing weather in Hungary

Surprisingly, the weather in Hungary was very pleasant in February. For a moment, we all forgot that it was still winter. Even some flowers started to bloom earlier due to the warm weather. However, the winter weather is making a comeback this week.

As Economx notes, residents of the capital and some of the agglomeration experienced a weather phenomenon which is quite unusual in March. Heavy showers were accompanied by small hail in several places on Wednesday afternoon in Hungary. Here are some photos taken in Gödöllő and Budafok (near Budapest) this Wednesday:

This Thursday was gloomy as well, and many areas experienced heavy rains. Daytime highs stayed relatively high, between 6 and 11 degrees Celsius. According to Pénzcentrum, the gloomy weather will stay for this week. Lovers of nature and garden owners may fear that below-zero temperatures would kill tender plants.

Friday

Friday morning is expected to bring mostly cloudy conditions across the region, with moderate to mostly cloudy skies anticipated in the southwest and northeast. There is a possibility of rain and showers, with some areas experiencing a change in scenery. In the early hours, humidity may increase, leading to foggy conditions in sheltered parts of the Transdanubian region. Strong gusts of northeasterly and easterly winds are likely, particularly in the northeast.

In the afternoon, the sky will be mostly cloudy or overcast, but in the second half of the day, the skies will start clearing up. Scattered rains are to be expected in certain areas from the afternoon hours. In some areas, the wind is set to intensify, initially from the northeast and later from the southeast. By the early afternoon, temperatures are expected to range between 6 and 12 degrees Celsius. Overnight temperatures are forecast to range between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius in regions with heavy cloud cover and precipitation. However, cooler temperatures can be expected in sheltered areas, with lows dropping as low as -4 to -5 degrees Celsius in cold-prone regions.

Saturday

On Saturday, after the haze clears, stratus clouds will appear. Later that day, the clouds are expected to move in from the southwest at higher altitudes, accompanied by periods of sunshine. While light rain may occur in certain locations, significant precipitation is not anticipated. Strengthening winds, primarily southeasterly, are expected in many areas. Temperatures at dawn are projected to range from -1 to 4 degrees Celsius, though colder conditions may prevail in wind-sheltered regions of the northeast. By early afternoon, temperatures are set to rise, reaching between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius.

Sunday

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In the past few days, many people in Hungary experienced extreme headaches. It does not come as a surprise after seeing the drastic weather change. For now, we can bid farewell to the gloomy and freezing weather and enjoy a bit of spring in the midst of winter. Will the pleasant sunny weather stay in our beloved country?

Unexpected warmth

As 24.hu also notes, Strom Ingunn struck Norway with hurricane-force winds, reaching speeds of up to 220 km/h. This event consequently led to unseasonably mild conditions locally. This weather phenomenon resulted in the west-easterly flow that brought the warm weather from Spain to the Carpathian Basin. Now, the weather is pleasant in Hungary, usually, the temperatures and weather conditions get this good towards the end of March or April. It may be shocking that in 1954, the weather was as low as minus 27.7 degrees Celsius in our country.

Will the pleasant weather stay?

As we progress through the week, the prevailing dry and sunny conditions with temperatures ranging from 10 to 17 degrees Celsius will persist. However, a shift in weather patterns is imminent in the western regions. After Scandinavia, a potent cyclone is now taking shape in the southern British Isles. This development is causing the polar vortex to collapse and the airflow to become north-south again.

Consequently, Western Europe is poised to experience heavy rainfall, while the central regions, including Hungary, will experience even warmer air coming from further south. Saturday and Sunday will see highs of around 11 degrees in the west, 17 degrees in the west and around 20 degrees elsewhere, with some scattered precipitation. However, it is too early to celebrate the amazing weather, as a new weather front is on its way. The front is expected to arrive early next week.

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Winter weather approaching

Early next week, heavy, countrywide rain is expected in several waves. Temperatures will drop due to the wet spell but will still be higher than normal for mid-February. According to Kiderül.hu, Monday heralds mostly cloudy skies, with rain showers peppering various locales and a chance of thunderstorms across the Great Hungarian Plain. Expect strong, occasionally gusty winds veering initially from southeast and then from northwest. Temperatures will be between 3 and 10 degrees Celsius at dawn and between 9 and 17 degrees Celsius in the early afternoon. The current forecast predicts a return of snow and minus temperatures around 15 February (with a 1-2 day difference between the two dates).

As we know from the forecast of HungaroMet Ltd., the weather in Hungary will yet again show its many faces. The weather will be variable this week, we can also expect rain and snow. At dawn, the temperature will crawl under minus 10 degrees Celsius for several days. The weather will be slightly warmer in the second half of the week.

Monday

As Pénzcentrum has also reported, Monday will be mostly sunny in the northern areas. In the southern counties, it will be mostly cloudy and hazy. However, clouds will spread to the north in the afternoon. In the south, there is a very high chance of rain. In addition, we can also expect sleet, even snow in the afternoon. Northwest winds will increase in the northeast of the country, becoming gusty in places. Daytime highs will range between 1 and 7 degrees.

Tuesday

On Tuesday, the sky will be cloudy in the southern parts of the country. There may be some snow, then during the day, there will be a few clouds and sunny weather. Winds from the northwest and west will increase in many areas. Overnight lows will be between -10 and -1 degrees Celsius. Thus, it is time to layer your outfit and bury yourself in a big warm sweater! Highs will be between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius.

Wednesday

The morning will be slightly cloudy with mostly clear skies and increasing clouds from the southwest during the day. In the afternoon and evening, rain and snow showers are possible in the northeastern counties. Gusty winds are to be expected in the North Transdanubian region. At dawn, we can expect -12 to -3 degrees Celsius and, 1–7 degrees Celsius in the early afternoon. The best we can do is to stay indoors with a cup of hot tea and admire the snowy scenery from the window.

Thursday

On Thursday, anticipate predominantly cloudy or overcast skies. The gloomy skies will be coupled with the prospect of rain or scattered showers dispersed across various locales. Notably, the likelihood of precipitation amplifies in the northeastern region of the country. The southwesterly breeze is poised to intensify across multiple areas, transitioning into a gusty demeanour at specific locations, eventually adopting a northwesterly direction as the evening unfolds. Expect minimum temperatures to range between minus 1 and 7 degrees Celsius, gradually ascending to a general range of 10 to 17 degrees Celsius come early afternoon. However, in the northeastern counties, temperatures are slated to hover around 5 degrees Celsius in certain spots.

Friday

Friday is poised to unfold beneath a canopy of clouds or overcast conditions, gradually shedding its cloud cover as the day progresses. Anticipate the potential for snow showers in diverse regions. A heightened prevalence is also expected in the southern and eastern parts of Hungary. A robust northwesterly to northerly breeze is forecasted, asserting its strength across many areas. Temperature wise, the day will commence between minus 4 and 1 degree Celsius in the morning. However, it will gradually ascend to a more pleasant range of 0 to 5 degrees Celsius in the early afternoon.

Saturday

Moving on to Saturday, the forecast paints a picture of predominantly cloudy skies interspersed with moments of sunshine and a blissful absence of precipitation. However, brace yourself for potent northerly winds in select locales, featuring gusty bursts. The temperature spectrum on Saturday will most likely span from -10 to -3 degrees Celsius at dawn, gradually moderating to a range between minus 1 and plus 4 degrees Celsius in the early afternoon.

Sunday

Sunday unfolds with an anticipated amalgamation of mostly cloudy conditions interspersed with welcome spells of sunshine, and a noteworthy absence of precipitation. Moreover, a noticeable shift in the wind direction is on the horizon, veering towards the west and southwest, gaining strength in various locales. Temperature wise, prepare for a chillier dawn with readings ranging between -12 and -4 degrees Celsius, gradually moderating to a relatively milder spectrum of minus 1 to plus 4 degrees Celsius in the early afternoon.

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Read our weekly weather forecast and check out the amazing snowy pictures.

On Monday, light snowfall, sleet and flurries are possible in the lowlands and in the south, and in some places in the northeast. Clouds will then break up from the north-northeast during the day. Strong northerly winds in many areas, gusty in the west and northeast, and light snow showers in areas affected by snow. Cold weather is expected with highs between -6 and +2 degrees Celsius, Időkép said.

Detailed weather forecast for the week is available here.

Írott-kő, near Kőszeg:

Sopron:

 Snow in different parts of the country

It has already snowed heavily several times in December, here is one of the photo galleries.