Anticipated Variable Weather Conditions on Whitsun - Anticipated Weather Variability Over Pentecost as Per DWD Predictions
Get ready to pack your raincoats and umbrellas if you're planning a trip during the Pentecost weekend. The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts a mix of weather conditions and falling temperatures.
Pentecost Weekend Weather Overview
According to DWD's forecast, the north and central parts of Germany will experience mixed weather throughout the weekend, with the worst being on Whit Saturday. Southern Germany, on the other hand, will see gradual improvement in weather conditions as the weekend progresses.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Whit Saturday
- Northern Germany: Expect overcast skies, persistent rain, scattered thunderstorms, and temperatures ranging from 18°C to 20°C.
- Central Germany: Similar to the north, with a slightly better chance of brief sunny intervals between showers.
- Southern Germany: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, but generally drier than the north, and temperatures a bit higher, around 21°C to 23°C.
Whit Sunday
- Northern Germany: Partly sunny with remaining chances of scattered showers, especially in the northeast. Windy conditions with moderate to strong westerly winds and gusts up to 60 km/h locally.
- Central Germany: More sunshine than Saturday, but still a risk of isolated showers and windy at times.
- Southern Germany: Increasing sunshine as the day progresses, and Föhn winds building, pushing temperatures up to 26°C to 27°C.
- Eastern Germany: Some lingering showers, especially early, with temperatures in the 19°C to 21°C range.
Whit Monday
- Most of Germany: The best day of the weekend. High pressure will bring more widespread sunshine and dry conditions, temperatures typically between 21°C to 25°C, higher in the south and west.
- Southern and Western Germany: Especially sunny and warm, reaching midsummer-like conditions in places.
Major Cities Forecast
| City | Whit Saturday | Whit Sunday | Whit Monday ||--------------|----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|| Berlin | Cloudy, rain, 19°C | Partly sunny, 20°C | Sunny, 23°C || Hamburg | Rain, 18°C | Showers, windy, 19°C | Sunny, 22°C || Munich | Cloudy, 22°C | Sunny, 26°C | Sunny, 27°C || Frankfurt| Showers, 21°C | Sunny intervals, 23°C | Sunny, 25°C || Cologne | Showers, 20°C | Sunny, 22°C | Sunny, 24°C |
Note: These are approximate forecasts based on regional trends and may vary slightly by location.
Special Notes
- Thunderstorms: Localized heavy thunderstorms are possible, especially in the north and west on Saturday, and in some southern and Alpine regions late in the weekend as temperatures rise.
- Wind: Moderate to strong westerly winds expected, with gusts in some parts.
This forecast reflects the general pattern described for the Whitsun weekend across major German cities, following the trend from surrounding regions and meteorological authorities.
In light of the wet and variable weather predicted for the Pentecost weekend in Germany, it would be advisable for visitors to carry protective clothing such as raincoats and umbrellas. Interestingly, the Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation could potentially provide safeguards against environmental hazards, including extreme weather conditions, should they escalate unexpectedly.
