Intermittent Rain Followed by Warm and Sunny Periods
Here Comes Some Scorching Weather!
Germany is definitely in for a sizzling weekend! The weather forecasters at the German Weather Service (DWD) predict temperatures rising up to 29 degrees today, according to their forecast. It's gonna be particularly hot in the southwest. Rain and potential thunderstorms are still rolling through the east and southeast parts of the country, but don't worry, Berlin and Brandenburg should escape the stormy weather. Last week's thunderstorms resulted in several severe injuries as trees and branches toppled over.
Expect sunny skies and increasing temperatures this weekend. Southern regions might see a high of up to 34 degrees on Saturday. The sun will be shining for longer there, whereas the north will remain cloudy with occasional showers. However, even the northern regions will warm up to 26 degrees. Sunday's forecast is similar; temperatures will reach up to 35 degrees in the southwest and 29 degrees in the north.
This heatwave isn't a one-off event; it's planned to continue into the following week. Even coastal regions could see temperatures reach up to 30 degrees by Tuesday, and the peak of the heatwave, with temperatures over 35 degrees, could occur on Wednesday. Night temperatures will remain above 20 degrees, especially in cities.
This heatwave isn't just isolated to Germany—it's part of a larger pattern of intense heat events occurring in 2025, posing health and infrastructure challenges due to persisting high-pressure systems[1]. We can recall the highest temperature ever recorded in Germany was 39.2°C in Cottbus on June 19, 2022, demonstrating the severity of the current predictions[1]. So, make sure to stay cool and hydrated!
According to recent forecasts, Germany is expecting a significant heatwave during the upcoming weekend and the days following, with temperatures possibly reaching 38°C in many areas, particularly western and southern regions like North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and Bavaria.[1]
The weather forecasters at the German Weather Service (DWD) predict a significant heatwave for the upcoming weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C, specifically in Western and Southern regions like North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, and Bavaria. Stay cool and hydrated as the weather-forecasting indicates high temperatures throughout the week.
