The first week of May begins with early summer warmth, with temperatures potentially reaching 28°C in the warmest hours, before a cooldown arrives on Wednesday accompanied by strong winds and showers or thunderstorms in several areas. From Friday, temperatures will rise again, with maximums typically around 25°C under variable cloud cover—this according to the forecast from HungaroMet Ltd. Check out our weather forecast below.
Summer weather here
On Monday, expect continued sunny, dry conditions, with perhaps some high cirrus clouds over the Transdanubian region. The southerly wind will freshen in many areas and strengthen in the northwest. Afternoons will see temperatures climb to between 23°C and 28°C, potentially warmer in the windier northwestern spots, the Hungarian News Agency wrote.
Tuesday will see increasing cloud building from the west across the country, though the east may remain largely clear with high clouds and sunshine. Rain chances stay low until evening, when a few showers could develop over the Transdanubian area. The southwesterly to southerly wind will be brisk, turning strong over northern and western Transdanubia. Overnight lows will mostly range from 6°C to 13°C, cooler in northern frost-prone valleys and milder in windier northwestern areas; afternoons will reach 22°C to 28°C.
Change on the horizon
Cumulus cloud formation will intensify on Wednesday alongside sunshine. Showers or thunderstorms may form sparingly by early afternoon, then more widely. The southwesterly to southerly wind will be brisk or strong in many places. Minimum temperatures will generally fall between 10°C and 15°C, a touch cooler in northern valleys; maximums between 23°C and 28°C.
Thursday brings vigorous cumulus development. Rain, showers, or thunderstorms could occur widely overnight and through the day, though precipitation chances will diminish by evening. The southwesterly wind will strengthen nationwide, with gusts occasionally reaching gale force; later in the day, it will veer northwesterly over Transdanubia, accompanied by strong gusts. Lows between 9°C and 15°C, highs 19°C to 25°C.
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Here’s what you should expect on the weekend
Friday should feature variable cloud with several hours of sunshine, and isolated showers possible. The northwesterly wind will freshen only lightly in a few spots. Overnight 5°C to 12°C, afternoons 18°C to 23°C.
Saturday will be variably cloudy with several hours of sun and the odd shower. The southerly to southeasterly wind may freshen. Lows 7°C to 13°C, highs 20°C to 25°C.
On Sunday, variable cloud with several hours of sunshine is likely, though scattered showers may occur. The southerly to southeasterly wind will freshen, strengthening in places. Overnight 8°C to 14°C, afternoons 22°C to 27°C.
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