The Ice Saints are days in May known for causing frost damage due to cold air incursions. "Never plant before cold Sophie," is a well-known farmer's rule from the hundred-year calendar.

The Ice Saints will be in 2024 and what the weather will be like at that time. The date remains unchanged every year. Only the temperatures fluctuate. However, there are regional differences. According to the "100-year calendar," it will be cold on the following days and the Ice Saints will move over Germany. In May, people spend more time in the fresh air, enjoy the first asparagus of the year and look forward to summer. They also prepare fields, ornamental gardens, orchards, and kitchen gardens for a productive season. People often look for the Ice Saints in a particular year.