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Austria is heading into a warm and sunny Pentecost weekend, with meteorologists describing the shift as a clear break from the cool, unsettled days of mid‑May. “The Eisheiligen are behind us — now it’s full speed toward summer,” says meteorologist Hannes Rieder, offering a forecast that will delight anyone planning excursions, barbecues, or outdoor celebrations.
Early Week: Still Unsettled in Styria and Carinthia
- Tuesday and Wednesday remain mixed in Styria and Carinthia.
- A blend of sun, clouds, and isolated showers will dominate.
- Afternoon temperatures:
- 21–22°C in much of Styria
- Below 20°C in Upper Styria
- Around 20°C in Carinthia
Rieder notes that this brief unsettled phase is the final remnant of the cooler air masses lingering over the region.
From Thursday: Drier Air, Rising Temperatures
“From Thursday onward, the air becomes significantly drier,” Rieder explains — and the thermometer responds immediately.
- South of Graz and parts of Carinthia may already reach 25°C.
- Upper Styria stays slightly cooler at around 20°C, with some clouds persisting.
Pfingsten: High Pressure Takes Over
By Friday, and especially Saturday and Sunday, a strong high‑pressure system expands across southern Austria.
- Sunshine dominates in both Styria and Carinthia.
- Hardly any wind is expected.
- Temperatures climb toward 28°C.
- Warmest areas: Leoben, Bruck an der Mur, and the southern Styrian lowlands.
- Carinthia shows a similar pattern, with widespread highs around 28°C.
Rieder adds one caveat: “The 30-degree mark will likely not be reached over Pentecost — neither in Carinthia nor in Styria.”
But early next week, Tuesday or Wednesday, the first 30°C of the year could appear in Austria’s south.
A Warm Pentecost Sunday — Even by Long-Term Standards
After several cooler days, the incoming warm air mass pushes temperatures well above seasonal norms.
- Graz is forecast to reach 28°C on Pentecost Sunday.
- That’s six degrees above the long-term average for late May.
Rieder describes the situation as “significantly too warm for the season,” though many will welcome the early taste of summer.
What You Can Expect This Weekend
- Ideal weather for hiking, lakes, and outdoor gatherings
- Stable, sunny conditions across southern Austria
- No heatwave, but summerlike warmth
- First 30°C possible shortly after the holiday weekend
- source:kleinezeitung.at/picture: pixabay.com
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