Austria's Weekend Weather Turns Cooler With Showers and Thunderstorms Expected

Austria's summer heat is taking a brief pause this weekend, with cooler temperatures and changeable weather forecast. Saturday will bring a mix of clouds and sunny spells across many parts of the country, accompanied by scattered showers. Thunderstorms are predicted for the southeast, with the potential for heavy downpours, strong gusts, and even hail in some southern and southeastern regions. Winds will be light to moderate, shifting from southeast to west. Daytime temperatures will range from 22 to 30 degrees Celsius, with the east being the warmest.

Sunday is expected to see rain across the entire country. While the morning might start with sunshine, clouds and rain showers will move in from the west throughout the day. Thunderstorms are most likely in the southeast, though the northeast may remain dry for longer. Morning temperatures will be between 10 and 19 degrees, with daytime highs reaching 20 to 28 degrees.

The new week will continue with changeable conditions, but sunny periods are expected to prevail. Monday will see clouds developing throughout the morning, with local showers possible along the northern side of the Alps and later on the southern side. The risk of thunderstorms will be low. The northeast and east are expected to remain mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures will range from 8 to 16 degrees in the morning and 21 to 28 degrees during the day, with the northeast being the warmest.