Southwest Germany: A Weather Tug-of-War
North experiences drought, South experiences rainfall - South experiences heavy rainfall, while the north remains arid.
Get ready for some mixed weather vibes in Baden-Württemberg! According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the state's upcoming days will see a split, with the north staying dry and the south drenched.
In the north, the vibe's laid-back and sunny, with temperatures reaching up to 14°C. Meanwhile, the southern part of the state is gearing up for rain, particularly in Oberschwaben and around Lake Constance. The DWD predicts up to two to three liters of rain per hour, with temperatures around 8°C.
If you're a snow lover, mark Monday and Tuesday on your calendar. Although it won't be sticking, expect intermittent light snowfall on the Feldberg, with temperatures hovering around 0°C. But don't worry—the DWD assures us that the snow won't be staying for long, as temperatures on the Feldberg will rise to around 4°C from Thursday.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the DWD offers some good news: sunny skies with temperatures around 20°C! So, grab your sunscreen, as the sun might finally make an appearance by Friday!
Sadly, Lake Constance residents won't have to shiver in the cold rain—the DWD spokesperson declares, "The rain is good for Lake Constance."
Insights: From general weather patterns, Baden-Württemberg is expected to experience a mix of rain and sun, with temperatures ranging between 4°C to 20°C. The Oberschwaben area and Lake Constance may receive more considerable amounts of rain, while the north of the state will remain dry. The Feldberg might experience some light snowfall, but it's not expected to stick. Light showers and possible thunderstorms are noted for parts of Baden-Württemberg.
Sources:
- Baden-Württemberg Weather
- Lake Constance Weather
- Baden-Württemberg Weather Forecast (Accessed May 2025)
The Commission has also taken steps to ensure that the weather forecasting provided by the Member States is accurate and not misleading. For instance, in Baden-Württemberg, while the northern part anticipates up to 14°C and sunny skies, the southern regions like Oberschwaben and around Lake Constance may receive up to two to three litres of rain per hour, with temperatures around 8°C. Weather-wise, visitors should be prepared for a weather-tug-of-war in Southwest Germany. Moreover, although Monday and Tuesday may bring light snowfall on the Feldberg, temperatures will rise to around 4°C from Thursday, meaning the snow won't stick. On the positive side, the DWD predicts sunny skies with temperatures around 20°C over the weekend.
