Sunny, Warm Weekend, Then a Sharp Turn From Monday
The weekend brings sun and up to 31 degrees with a high UV index, but storms, thunder and hail arrive on Monday.
- Saturday and Sunday mostly sunny, Belgrade reaching 28 then 29 degrees
- UV index hits 7, doctors advise avoiding sun from 10am to 5pm
- Outside Belgrade the weekend climbs to 30 degrees, evening rain possible
- From Monday 1 June: showers, thunder, hail and gusty storm winds
If you are planning a weekend outdoors, the good news comes with an expiry date. The Republic Hydrometeorological Service is forecasting two sunny, warm days, followed by a sharp reversal that begins early on Monday.
Saturday, 30 May, brings Belgrade temperatures from 14 to 28 degrees, mostly sunny with a moderate northwest wind. Sunday, 31 May, runs from 18 to 29 degrees, with sunny spells before clouds build in the afternoon.
How strong is the UV index this weekend?
The UV index for both days sits at 7, which counts as high. That means unprotected skin can start to redden after about twenty minutes in direct sun.
Doctors suggest a simple plan for the sunny hours. Here is what is worth doing before you head out:
- avoid direct sun between 10am and 5pm
- use sunscreen with a protection factor of 30 or higher
- wear a hat, sunglasses and light clothing that covers the shoulders
A practical tip from everyday use: apply sunscreen twenty minutes before going out, then reapply every two hours, especially if you swim or sweat.
What is coming from Monday?
Outside Belgrade the weekend looks similar, with temperatures up to 30 degrees. In Vojvodina a change is expected in the evening, according to the RHMZ.
In the afternoon, moderate cloud from the north will bring brief rain or showers in places across Vojvodina in the evening and overnight.
The real switch arrives on Monday 1 June. Forecasters expect showers with thunder, heavy rainfall, hail and gusty storm winds, and temperatures drop noticeably. By midweek the figures recover to 25 to 30 degrees, before turning cooler again later on.
Doctor Radmila Sehic notes that these sudden swings are becoming more common.
Summers no longer wait their turn, there is no more gentle transition from spring to summer.
If you had a barbecue, a day trip or a longer spell by the water in mind, Saturday and Sunday are the right choice. For Monday it is smarter to keep an indoor backup plan and an umbrella close by.
What are your plans for this last May weekend before the rain moves in?
