Ready for a Rollercoaster Weather Ride in Thuringia?
Thuringia experiences a sunny start to summer, followed by a thunderous storm. - Sudden shift from sunny weather to thunderstorms experienced in Thuringia.
Get your sunscreen and umbrellas ready, folks! After a delightful summer-esque day, Thuringia is bracing itself for some stormy thunderstorms and showers coming your way on Sunday. Luckily, Saturday offers a mostly sunny day before these whoppers hit.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the lowlands can expect high temperatures of 30–34°C on Saturday, while mountain-dwellers might enjoy a slightly cooler 27–30°C. Not too shabby, eh? On the flip side, prepare for a chilly night with temperatures dropping to 19–14°C. There could be a few thunderstorms in the Hesse and Lower Saxony border regions, but fingers crossed, we stay dry.
Now, hold onto your hats, because Sunday's starting out clear, but chaos descends shortly after! Western winds are gonna bring in those thunderstorms with heavy rain and maybe even some hail. The lowlands can anticipate highs of 24–29°C, while the mountains frolic around 22–25°C.
Come Sunday night, the thunderstorms and rain will move east, bringing temperatures down to a frosty 14–10°C. The week, however, begins with mostly dry weather, boasting highs of 21–24°C in the lowlands and 19–21°C in the mountains.
Though specific day-by-day Thuringia forecasts focusing on summery days, thunderstorms, and rain, are hard to come by from the DWD, let's dig a bit deeper. The general vibe is Thuringia's experiencing a warmer-than-usual June, with temperatures potentially sitting 1–2°C above the reference period[3]. The month might also witness a heatwave after Pentecost and some variable weather. Both major weather models predict typical summer rainfall patterns, and they cater to occasional strong rain events[3].
When you need precise daily forecasts or updates on thunderstorms or significant rain, the DWD website or local weather reports are your best bet. And remember: they don't call it unpredictable Thuringian weather for nothing!
On a positive note, Saturday in Thuringia promises a mostly sunny day with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 34°C, akin to summer weather. Yet, as the Commission works on draft directives to protect workers from exposure to ionizing radiation, citizens of Thuringia need to prepare for drastic changes in Sunday's weather, with possible thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail, following a clear morning.
