Summer-Like Temperatures Up to 30 Degrees Mark Weekend Arrival

The weekend is set to commence with delightful summer temperatures, reaching as high as 30 degrees Celsius, signaling the start of the bathing season. However, weather forecasts from Geosphere Austria indicate that the heat may culminate in thunderstorms by Saturday afternoon. Following this warm spell, a cold front is expected to dominate the weather in the coming week.

On Friday morning, sunshine will grace the entire country, accompanied by a mostly clear sky. As the day progresses, isolated cumulus clouds may develop, particularly between East Tyrol and Styria, with a few rain showers expected. Winds will be light to moderate, varying from different directions. Morning temperatures will range from 5 to 13 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will reach between 24 and 29 degrees, and possibly 30 degrees in the eastern regions.

Saturday will start off brightly, maintaining mostly sunny conditions with only high, harmless clouds. However, by midday, widespread cumulus clouds will form, leading to rain showers, especially in mountainous and hilly areas, with a heightened potential for thunderstorms. Winds will generally be moderate to brisk, blowing from the south to west. Morning temperatures will range from 6 to 14 degrees, with daytime highs again reaching between 24 and 30 degrees.

On Sunday, a cold front will sweep across the country from the northwest, bringing a notable temperature drop. The weather is expected to become unstable, featuring periods of heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms. The heaviest precipitation is likely to occur along the northern slopes of the Alps. Despite the cloud cover, brief sunny intervals are anticipated throughout the day. Winds will predominantly be strong from the west between Salzburg and Vienna, while other regions will experience light to moderate breezes from various directions. Morning temperatures will be between 9 and 16 degrees, with daytime highs ranging from 15 to 23 degrees.

The onset of the new week on Monday will be marked by cool, overcast, and wet conditions across Austria. Sunny breaks will be rare, occurring only briefly in the evening. Winds will be moderate to brisk in the eastern plains, while other areas will experience light winds from the north. Morning temperatures will vary from 6 to 12 degrees, with daytime highs between 12 and 19 degrees.

On Tuesday, the weather will remain primarily cloudy and wet along the main Alpine ridge and to the south. In contrast, northern and eastern lowlands, along with parts of Burgenland, are expected to see a significant decrease in rainfall throughout the day, gradually transitioning to more sunshine by evening. Winds will be brisk in the far east from the north, while other areas will experience light breezes from various directions. Morning temperatures will range from 4 to 10 degrees, with daytime highs fluctuating between 11 and 17 degrees, depending on sunshine or rainfall.