Sizzling Weekend Ahead in Germany: Heat Wave and Potential Thunderstorms
Scorching temperatures predicted over the weekend, with highs surpassing 35 degrees likely. - Searing weekend temperatures anticipated, with potential highs surpassing 35 degrees.
Get ready to break a sweat, Germany! The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher, thanks to warm air from North Africa, predicts the German Weather Service in Offenbach. Metorologist Christian Herold of the DWD warns that in the southwest, temperatures may even peak at 35 degrees or higher.
As we head into midweek, the north will be cloudy and much cooler, with temperatures fluctuating between 19 and 23 degrees. The rest of the country, though, can look forward to sunshine and some cloudy afternoons, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 31 degrees.
Prepare to sweat at the barbecue party
On Thursday, the north may experience some temporary cooler air, while the south remains warm and toasty: 23 to 28 degrees are predicted in the center and south, with 30 degrees possible in the Upper and High Rhine region. However, get ready to shiver once the sun sets, as the evening barbecue party might call for a sweater, as overnight lows could drop to single digits in many areas. The north will be 18 to 22 degrees during the day.
Friday offers a mix of clouds and sunshine, with the north and northeast cloudy and the west and south mostly sunny. In the north and east, maximum temperatures will be around 18 to 23 degrees, while in the west and south, they'll reach 24 to 29 degrees.
Unstable weather ahead
The outlook for the weekend is murky, according to meteorologist Herold. The weather pattern seems unstable, leading to an increased likelihood of thunderstorms at the beginning of the coming week. He cautions that it's too early to say whether the heat wave will persist or if a cooling trend will take hold.
Learning Point: Intense heat can lead to atmospheric instability, increasing the likelihood of thunderstorms.
- Weather Forecast
- North Africa
- Germany
- Offenbach
- Christian Herold
- DWD
- Thunderstorms
- Atmospheric Instability
[1] European weather forecast for June 2025 - Increased likelihood of thunderstorms[2] Climate patterns in Central Europe during June and July 2025 - Variable precipitation and drought stress[5] The North African heat wave affecting Germany in June 2025 - record-breaking temperatures and impact on the region
[1] While the upcoming weekend promises a sizzling heat wave in Germany, a consultation of the Commission on a draft directive on worker protection from ionizing radiation is ongoing. [2] Meanwhile, meteorologist Christian Herold of the DWD in Offenbach warns that the weather pattern for the weekend is unstable, potentially leading to an increase in thunderstorms.
