Berlin experiences unprecedented heatwave to kick off September
Berlin, September 2, 2023 - The start of autumn in Berlin this year is marked by an unexpected heatwave, as the city experiences unusually high temperatures for this time of year.
On Monday, the temperature in Berlin is forecasted to reach a balmy 27 degrees, which is around six degrees above the average high temperature for September. This warm weather is causing autumn to come in hot, with the meteorologist quoted by rbb predicting temperatures to be about ten degrees warmer than usual.
This heatwave is not an isolated incident. This summer, Berlin has enjoyed an impressive 780 hours of sunshine, making it the sunniest state in Germany. The unusually high temperatures and high sunshine hours this week are not typical for the start of September.
The unusually warm weather on September 2 is breaking records, as it marks the start of autumn in Berlin with record-breaking temperatures. While specific day-by-day or exact record-breaking maximum temperatures for the start of September in the last few years are not directly detailed in the available search results, recent records for early September temperatures in Berlin indicate a trend of higher-than-average warmth.
This warm trend is reflecting ongoing climate change effects, with Berlin experiencing a temperature increase of around +0.8 °C over the past 15 years. This contributes to a high climate change severity score of 48/100 for 2025, indicating persistent warming trends.
Despite the warm weather, life in Berlin continues as usual. Kids are starting a new school year on September 2, and supermarkets are displaying Christmas products on their shelves, selling them earlier than typical.
As the week progresses, the temperatures are expected to rise even further. On Tuesday, the temperature in Berlin could reach up to 33 degrees, and on Wednesday, it may rise as high as 34 degrees. A temperature of 34 degrees in the first week of September is considered record-breaking according to the meteorologist.
In conclusion, Berlin is experiencing an unusually warm start to autumn this year, with temperatures reaching record-breaking levels. While specific record-breaking temperature values for the start of September are not specified in the provided data, the trend of higher-than-average warmth reflects ongoing climate change effects. For precise recent record temperatures, local meteorological records or databases such as from the German Weather Service (DWD) would be needed.
The weather-forecasting for the coming days predicts an escalation of the current heatwave, with temperatures likely to reach 33 degrees on Tuesday and potentially 34 degrees on Wednesday, both of which would be considered record-breaking for September. The unexpected warm weather, breaking records and causing autumn to come in hot, is indicative of the ongoing climate change effects, as Berlin has seen an increase of around +0.8 °C over the last 15 years, contributing to a high climate change severity score.
