After weeks of rainy weather, a new heatwave is on the way. According to Geosphere Austria, high-pressure weather is expected to continue, bringing sunny skies and soaring temperatures up to 36°C (97°F). Thunderstorms are not expected until Tuesday.
On Friday, the morning will be mostly clear and sunny. In the afternoon, a few clouds may appear over the mountains, but rain showers will be rare. Winds will be light to moderate from the west. Morning temperatures will range from 10 to 17°C (50–63°F), with highs between 28 and 33°C (82–91°F).
Saturday will bring more sunshine and the hottest day of the stretch. The morning will be mostly cloud-free, with some light clouds in the afternoon and occasional high-altitude streaks. Rain chances remain low. Morning temperatures will be between 12 and 19°C (54–66°F), with daytime highs climbing to 29–36°C (84–97°F), hottest in the east.
Sunday will be another hot and sunny day across Austria. Some afternoon clouds may form, mainly in mountainous areas. Isolated heat-driven thunderstorms could develop from Vorarlberg to Carinthia. Winds will be light to moderate from the west to northeast. Morning lows will be 14–20°C (57–68°F), and daytime highs 27–35°C (81–95°F).
On Monday, the weather will remain mostly sunny and summerlike across Austria. By midday, more clouds may appear over the mountains. From Vorarlberg to the Tyrolean lowlands, there’s a growing chance of strong thunderstorms. Winds will blow lightly to moderately from northwest to east. Lows will range from 14 to 21°C (57–70°F), with highs between 27 and 33°C (81–91°F).
Thunderstorms Return Tuesday
Tuesday will start sunny nationwide. In the afternoon, clouds may form over mountain and hill regions. The chance of showers and thunderstorms will rise, especially on the northern side of the Alps. Winds will be mostly light, but could pick up to moderate speeds along the eastern edge of the Alps, coming from the east to southeast.
