"Have we been left bereft of sunshine?: Examining Germany's potential summer climate for 2023"
In the heart of 2025, Germany is gearing up for a summer that promises a blend of cloud, fine rain, and cool temperatures, with a hint of storm. According to prominent meteorologist Andreas Machalica, this summer's weather pattern is relatively average for Germany, resembling a typical West weather pattern.
However, the summer of 2025 has been anything but ordinary. Germany has been under the grip of an endless series of low-pressure systems, leading to cloud formation, rain, and cooler temperatures. Despite these conditions, the experts appear reluctant to acknowledge how bad the weather has been.
Looking ahead, meteorologists predict that August 2025 in Germany and much of Europe will be significantly warmer than average. Daytime temperatures are expected to often be between 30–36 °C, with frequent heatwave spells due to a strong Heat Dome and persistent high pressure blocking Atlantic fronts. This pattern will bring mostly dry, stable, and sunny weather with precipitation below normal by 20–40%, increasing the risk of drought and wildfires in the region.
For September 2025, available long-term forecasts indicate that Southeast Europe will continue to experience warmer-than-average conditions. By extension, Germany and central Europe may also experience above-average temperatures and relatively dry weather compared to climatological norms, though detailed forecasts specific to Germany are less explicit.
In summary, August 2025 is likely to be very warm to hot, with frequent heatwaves, mostly dry and sunny weather, and high wildfire risk due to drought conditions in Europe, including Germany. September 2025 is expected to be warmer than average, with a continuation of mild to warm conditions, particularly in Southeast Europe, suggesting a trend that could extend to Germany.
Meteorologists and weather models predict a stable high-pressure system in Europe, bringing consistent hot and dry weather this summer. Predicting the weather, experts make an educated guess based on the best real-time data available. Andreas Machalica thinks there's still a good chance August will see some sunny days.
Despite the hopeful forecasts, the author expresses reluctance to put away their cagoule (raincoat). The German Weather Service (DWD) is forecasting cooler temperatures and rain showers for much of Germany until August 10th. Meteorologist Dominik Jung predicts noticeably warmer temperatures during the first week of August, with high temperatures above 30C in some regions in the second week. Warmer weather is anticipated to gradually arrive in around mid-August, with less rain and temperatures potentially rising to around 30C in the second half of the month.
As we navigate through the summer months, it's crucial to stay informed about the latest weather updates and adjust our plans accordingly. Stay tuned for more updates as the summer unfolds.
[1] [Source for August forecast] [2] [Source for August forecast] [3] [Source for September forecast]
The meteorologists' predictions for August 2025 indicate a stable high-pressure system in Europe, implying consistent hot and dry weather this summer. However, the German Weather Service forecasts cooler temperatures and rain showers for much of Germany until August 10th.
Despite the hopeful forecasts for sunny days in August, the author is reluctant to put away their cagoule (raincoat) due to the ongoing cooler temperatures and rain showers predicted by the German Weather Service.
[1] [Source for August forecast] [2] [Source for August forecast] [3] [Source for September forecast]
