Who has scheduled an escape from the city for the bridge of May 1st 2025 will do well to prepare the umbrella. If from Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 May Italy will enjoy a exceptionally hot climatewith summer temperatures, already from Sunday the weather could change sharply, bringing with it intense rains, hail and a clear thermal drop.
The protagonist of the first days will be the high African pressure, which will extend to the Mediterranean guaranteeing sunny days and anomalous temperatures, therefore much higher the seasonal average.
Between Friday and Saturday, in particular, the mercury columns could Touch 34 ° C in Sardinia and Sicilywhile in the Po Valley and in the internal areas of the Center and South there will be peaks of 28-30 ° C. A weather condition typical of late June rather than early May, fueled by hot currents and serene skies. On 2 May Trento will record an afternoon temperature of 30 ° C, higher than 8 ° C compared to the seasonal average, Bolzano 29 ° C (+6 ° C), Milan 28 ° (+6 ° C), Verona 28 ° C (+6 ° C) and Florence 28 ° C (+5 ° C).
However, as often happens in seasonal transition periods, atmospheric stability will only be temporary. Starting from Sunday 4 May, The anticyclone will begin to weakenleaving room for cold currents that will kick off a disturbed phase. The worsen will begin in the North, with the first signs on the Alps and Liguria, and then quickly extend to the central Tyrrhenian regions, to Sardinia and, subsequently, also part of the South.
Monday 5 May could represent the culmination of this meteorological turning point. According to experts, the entry of cold air in contrast with the heat accumulated in the previous days will favor the formation of Intense thunderstormsaccompanied by hailstorms and gusts of wind. A potentially explosive mix that will make many areas of the country unstable, in particular the center-north.
The change will be accompanied by a sensitive lowering of temperatures, with values that will return in line – if not below – of seasonal averages. After days of sunshine and heat, the difference will make itself felt, especially in the internal and foothills areas.
For those traveling or has outdoor activities scheduled, it is essential to monitor weather updates and any alerts issued by the Civil Protection.
