Hot prospects: Austria starts the weekend with record temperatures!

Hot prospects: Austria starts the weekend with record temperatures!

St. Andrä, Kärnten, Österreich - The weather in Austria is presented today, on May 31, 2025, with early summer temperatures and a lot of sunshine. In Vienna, temperatures of almost 26 degrees could be measured in the morning, while in St. Andrä in Carinthia in the afternoon it could even get up to 33 degrees. The bathing season has already opened in many places in the country, since thermal values ​​above 30 degrees are reached in several federal states.

The hottest regions this weekend are according to Krone Vienna, the Tyrolean Inntal, Upper Carinthia and the south of Styria. For Saturdays there is a few clouds in Styria and Carinthia to be expected, but the wind remains weak to moderate and blows mainly from the north -west direction. In the evening the heat will continue to stop, the temperatures remain pleasant.

First heat wave of the year

The first heat day of the year occurred in early May when temperatures of almost 30 degrees were recorded in Vienna. However, this condition only lasted for two days. Weather experts are now expecting a longer heat wave for the coming weeks. The prediction for Sunday indicates dry and warm weather conditions, especially in the east and south, where the temperatures will be between 23 and 28 degrees.

The weather event fits into the current trend. According to Statista, the warmest year was in the measurement history of Austria in 2024, which was clearly visible both in the number of hot days and in the average temperature. Vienna recorded temperatures of at least 30 degrees on 52 days, while the long -term average values ​​have been above the normal value in many years since 2011.

climate in change

climate change remains an urgent topic in Austria, which affects not only the weather, but also the environment. The [Austrian website on the subject of climate] (https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/themen/umwelt_klima/klima_und_umwelschutz/ page.1000200.html) indicates that the temperatures as a result of the increasing greenhouse gas emissions have continuously rise since industrialization. This leads to crop failures, more frequent natural disasters and extreme weather events.

In Austria, the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly noticeable. Summer get hotter and drier, while the winter will be less cold and snowy. These changes have profound effects on agriculture, water supply and the quality of life of the population. Experts warn of the increasing danger of heat waves, drought time and the associated health risks.

Around 50 percent of the population support the goal of climate neutrality by 2040, which makes Austria one of the most ambitious countries in the EU. In view of the progressive changes, however, it is essential to take further measures for climate protection in order to counteract negative developments.

The current weather conditions in connection with the long -term climatic trends impressively illustrate the challenges in front of which Austria is facing. In the coming year, the second status report on climate change will be published, which is intended to summarize knowledge about adaptation options and transformation paths on over 1,000 pages.