Unpredictable April Weather on the Horizon for Austria

In the upcoming days, typical April weather is set to influence conditions across Austria, characterized by a mix of clouds, showers, and thunderstorms interspersed with sunny intervals, according to forecasts from Geosphere Austria released on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to range from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, with the warmer readings likely in the eastern regions.

As the week progresses, rain and thunderstorms will move across the country. On Easter Monday, the weather will be distinctly split. In western Austria, cloud formation will intensify by morning, leading to a combination of sunshine, clouds, and significant rain showers. The heaviest precipitation is anticipated along the northern slopes of the Alps, particularly between Kufstein and the Salzkammergut, as well as in East Tyrol and Upper Carinthia. Meanwhile, the eastern half of Austria will enjoy sunshine until early afternoon, although the increasing cloud cover in the mountainous areas will heighten the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms.

Winds in the mountain regions will be moderate to brisk from the south, while lighter winds will prevail elsewhere. Morning temperatures will range from 4 to 11 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs expected to reach between 17 and 25 degrees.

Tuesday will bring variable weather following a nighttime disturbance. Most regions will experience instability, with patchy fog in inner alpine valleys dissipating quickly. By midday, significant cloud development is expected, particularly on the southern slopes of the Alps, leading to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Nonetheless, sunny periods will occur throughout the country, especially in the eastern lowlands, where conditions will remain predominantly dry. Winds will be light to moderate, shifting from west to north, and morning temperatures will fall between 6 and 13 degrees, climbing to highs of 16 to 23 degrees.

The weather will continue to be unpredictable on Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, expect intermittent sunshine, with high and mid-level clouds moving in from the south. Initial rain showers may occur in the southern regions by morning, while the risk of showers and thunderstorms will increase over the mountainous areas in the afternoon. The eastern lowlands are likely to remain dry. Winds will be light to moderate, shifting to a northeast to east direction. Morning temperatures will vary from 4 to 11 degrees, peaking at 17 to 24 degrees, with the warmest conditions in the east.

Thursday is expected to be particularly unstable, with rapid shifts between sun and clouds. Rain showers will begin early in the morning, and thunderstorms may develop in the eastern half of the country. Winds will remain light to moderate, coming from the northeast to east. Early temperatures will range from 5 to 11 degrees, with daytime highs between 17 and 23 degrees.

Friday will likely see continued instability under weak low-pressure influence. A mix of sun and clouds will prevail, with sporadic rain showers and localized thunderstorms possible, especially in the east. However, intervals of sunshine will also occur. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the northwest to the north. Morning temperatures will vary from 5 to 11 degrees, with highs reaching 14 to 23 degrees.