Onset of the week marked by thunderous downpours
**Headline: Berlin and Brandenburg Weather Forecast: A Mix of Rain and Heatwave Ahead**
After a rainy start to the week, Berlin and Brandenburg, Germany, are set to experience a strong heatwave, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).
**Monday (July 7):** Temperatures will hover around 21°C, with rain expected and breezy winds of approximately 16 km/h. Rainfall amounts are expected to be around 7.8 mm.
**Tuesday to Wednesday (July 8-9):** The weather will transition from rain to hotter, drier conditions. Temperatures will range between 23°C and 24°C during the day, with lows around 13-14°C. Rainfall amounts will be lighter, though some patchy rain could occur.
**Thursday to Friday (July 10-11):** The heatwave will intensify, with temperatures rising to around 26°C during the day and lows near 13-16°C. Rainfall should be minimal or absent on Thursday but a small chance of rain (0.1 mm) is possible on Friday.
**Saturday to Sunday (July 12-13):** Cooler temperatures around 18-22°C with some rain (0.9-1.2 mm) possible. Lows remain in the 15-17°C range.
Early in the week, temperatures will reach up to 27-29°C in Berlin and Brandenburg, with a peak of **36-39°C expected by Wednesday**. The German Weather Service notes dry heat and pure sunshine on Tuesday, with intense heat reaching mid-30s Celsius especially on Wednesday. Nights will cool down significantly, offering relief.
Though strong thunderstorms with hail and gale-force winds were forecast last week, calmer weather is expected through the coming days. However, some isolated showers or storms cannot be ruled out earlier in the week.
In Oranienburg, Brandenburg, temperatures will be slightly warmer, with highs close to 30°C early this week and lows in the 10-15°C range. No significant storms are expected, but variable light winds and mostly dry weather with passing clouds are forecast.
In summary, expect **some rain and patchy showers at the start of the week**. From Tuesday to Wednesday, **a strong heatwave with highs up to 39°C** will dominate. After midweek, conditions will likely become more stable and dry with slightly cooler temperatures over the weekend. Breezy winds and chances of storms decrease after Monday, with mostly sunny skies during the hottest days.
The weather forecast for Berlin and Brandenburg predicts a mix of rain and an upcoming heatwave, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 39°C by Wednesday, according to the German Weather Service. As the week progresses, the heatwave will intensify, resulting in hotter, drier conditions from Tuesday to Wednesday, followed by more stable and dry weather with slightly cooler temperatures over the weekend.
