The Ice Saints often bring cold air into May. Low temperatures of up to zero degrees are predicted for this year. But on Mother's Day it will be especially beautiful.
Kassel – Temperatures are rising, the sun is finally showing up more often again. Many people are currently enjoying the first beautiful days of the year. But like every year in May, the Ice Saints are just around the corner. This year they will take place from Thursday, May 11 to Monday, May 15.
But how do the Ice Saints come about every year? While temperatures on the mainland have already risen somewhat at this time of year, icy temperatures still prevail on the seas.
When such temperature differences occur between the mainland and the ocean, low-pressure systems develop. While the warm air currents move northwards, cold currents make their way towards the mainland. But are the Ice Saints really a reliable prediction or just an outdated wisdom?
Ice Saints 2023: Temperatures drop to zero degrees
But how cold will the temperatures that this year's Ice Saints bring with them be? Increased precipitation is expected in the days leading up to May 11, reports the online weather portal wetter.de.
On the Ice Saints in May, it often gets cold again - this can be dangerous for plants. © dpa/Symbolfoto
In the period of the Ice Saints, however, it will be drier – and sunnier – according to the forecast. But even if it is supposed to be warm during the day, icy temperatures are announced for the nights. The reason for this is the lack of cloud cover. In higher places, according to wetter.de, temperatures can drop as low as 0 degrees at night, which can bring frost.
Weather forecast for Kassel around the Ice Saints
For Kassel, in the period of this year's Ice Saints, minimum temperatures of 5 degrees at night to 21 degrees during the day are announced. From Thursday, May 11 to Saturday, May 13 inclusive, it is expected to be cloudy and rainy. But for Sunday, May 14 (Mother's Day), pure sunshine is announced until the evening.
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The low temperatures can be dangerous for plants. Delicate plants such as tomato, zucchini or cucumber should be moved indoors or in a greenhouse as a precaution. Alternatively, the plants can also be covered with fleece or foil.
Particularly sensitive plants should only be taken outside after the Ice Saints – a sowing calendar can help.