Southwestern Europe is experiencing warm winds.
In a shift from the scorching heat waves experienced in July, the forecast for Germany in the second half of August indicates cooler-than-usual temperatures and unsettled weather conditions. This cooling trend is due to a persistent cold wave affecting much of central and western Europe.
Temperatures are expected to be approximately 4 to 7°C below normal during this period, especially across southern Germany and the Alpine region. This suggests the second half of August in Germany will be significantly cooler and less stable than the hot, dry spells earlier in the summer.
The weather patterns during this period will feature increased rainfall, scattered storms, and cloud cover. These conditions are caused by a deep cold air mass moving from the North Atlantic, which will bring cloudy skies, rain, and strong storms scattered across Germany and neighboring countries.
Regions most affected by these cooler temperatures include southern Germany and the Alpine areas. The average temperature in July 2025 was 18.4 degrees, just 0.1 degrees below the comparison period. However, overall, July was wetter than the long-term average, with an average of 114 liters per square meter compared to 87 liters per square meter.
In the coming week, the weather is expected to change, initially being windy to stormy on Monday and Tuesday. There is a threat of heavy rain, with up to 100 liters of rain potentially causing flooding. There were significant regional differences in sunshine, with the Zugspitze receiving only about half the long-term average, while the Rhineland in North Rhine-Westphalia received a quarter more.
This cooler, wetter, and more variable fortnight compared to the summer's opening month will provide relief from the earlier heat, but it also increases the chances of rain and wind. The source of this information is ntv.de.
| Aspect | Description | |--------------------|------------------------------------| | Temperature trend | 4-7°C cooler than average | | Weather patterns | Increased rainfall, scattered storms, cloud cover | | Regions most affected | Southern Germany and Alpine areas notably cooler | | Duration | Starting late July through at least the first week of August; likely continuing into the second half |
The Commission has also been consulted on the issue of the upcoming weather pattern in Germany, which is expected to be significantly cooler and less stable due to a deep cold air mass moving from the North Atlantic. This weather pattern will result in increased rainfall, scattered storms, and cloud cover, particularly in southern Germany and the Alpine region, lasting into the second half of August.
