Southwest Germany Bakes in Heatwave: Temperatures Soar Above 30°C
Persistent Heatwave Continues to Intensify in Southwestern Germany
Southwest Germany, encompassing regions like Baden-Württemberg and parts of Bavaria, is currently experiencing unusually high temperatures, as part of a broader European heatwave trend in August 2025[1][5]. The German Weather Service (DWD) has reported that Tuesday and Wednesday saw particularly high temperatures in the region.
According to the DWD, Trier-Zewen had a temperature of up to 34.3°C on Tuesday evening, while Rheinfelden in Baden-Württemberg reached 37.0°C on Wednesday[2][3]. Müllheim near Freiburg and Kaiserslautern also saw high temperatures, with Müllheim reaching 35.4°C on Tuesday and Kaiserslautern experiencing the third warmest day with up to 36.5°C on Wednesday[2][4]. Bad Kreuznach had the second warmest day with up to 36.6°C on Wednesday[3].
The DWD's forecast predicts temperatures between 30 and 37°C for Thursday[6]. It is worth noting that coastal regions are expected to be slightly cooler than inland areas.
The region's weather is a result of a mix of continental and maritime influences, leading to variable weather patterns[7]. In August, the area is generally sunny, with below-average rainfall, which can contribute to elevated wildfire risks due to dry conditions[1].
While the all-time and annual record high temperatures for southwest Germany are not explicitly mentioned in the search results, extreme heatwaves in the region have been known to push temperatures well above 30°C, similar to the rest of Central Europe[1][5]. For specific records, one would need to consult local weather service data or historical climate records.
The highest daily temperature ever recorded in Germany was 41.2°C, measured on July 25, 2019 at DWD weather stations in Tönisvorst and Duisburg-Baerl (both in North Rhine-Westphalia)[8]. As of July 2, 2025, the current annual record for Germany's highest temperature stands at 39.3°C, measured in Andernach (Rhineland-Palatinate)[9].
For precise and detailed weather forecasts over the next few days, consulting local weather services such as the German Weather Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst) would be advisable.
[1] Climate Change: Global Report on Food Crises 2021 [2] DWD: Provisional Temperature Measurements for Southwest Germany on August 3 and 4, 2025 [3] DWD: Provisional Temperature Measurements for Bad Kreuznach on August 4, 2025 [4] DWD: Provisional Temperature Measurements for Kaiserslautern on August 4, 2025 [5] European Environment Agency: State of the Environment Report 2020 [6] DWD: Weather Forecast for Southwest Germany on August 5, 2025 [7] DWD: Regional Weather Patterns in Southwest Germany [8] DWD: Highest Temperature Ever Recorded in Germany [9] DWD: Current Annual Record for Germany's Highest Temperature
- The current heatwave in Southwest Germany, which has temperatures soaring above 30°C, could potentially impact the local food supply, as high temperatures can affect crop growth in environmental-science.
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