Seasons change, and this summer's scorching heat lingers on. - Sweltering summer temperatures approach
As the summer season progresses in Bavaria, Germany, the weather is expected to take a turn from the intense heatwave experienced earlier in the season. According to the German Weather Service, the region is set to experience cooler temperatures, rain, and occasional thunderstorms in the coming weeks [2][4].
The heatwave, which saw temperatures reaching up to around 32°C at lakes like Chiemsee, was a result of a hot air mass from southwestern Europe. However, cooler air from the Atlantic is forecast to move in, bringing isolated thunderstorms and heavy rain to parts of the country, including Bavaria [2][4]. This change is expected to lower temperatures from extreme highs to more moderate ones, often below 30°C.
The current and expected rainy weather in Bavaria aligns with this pattern of post-heatwave thunderstorms, which will increase local humidity levels in the coming weeks. Meteorologists categorize days with temperatures above 25 degrees as summer days, and above 30 degrees as hot days. However, the current weather situation in Bavaria is characterized by plenty of rain [2][4].
Dirk Mewes, a meteorologist from the German Weather Service, predicts that summer-like weather may not return until the last third of August. He advises taking advantage of the sun as it comes and suggests that if temperatures exceed 25 degrees, it should be considered a fortunate occurrence [2][4].
Unfortunately, the current forecast does not indicate a significant improvement in the rainy weather in Bavaria. The cause of the rainy weather is a low pressure area over Scandinavia, which is not expected to move due to a high pressure area over Eastern Europe [2][4].
Despite the cooler and wetter weather, the holidays in Bavaria, which start on Friday, are expected to be rainy, with temperatures just below 20 degrees Celsius. The weather during the holidays is not expected to be summer-like [2][4]. However, towards the end of August, there may be a slight improvement, with the weather becoming more summer-like [2][4].
Dirk Mewes advises preparing for a typical Central European summer, with occasional rain and cooler temperatures. He encourages residents and visitors to make the most of the sunny days when they do come and to stay prepared for the changeable weather [2][4].
The following conditions shall apply: In the coming weeks, weather-forecasting predicts cooler temperatures, rain, and occasional thunderstorms for Bavaria due to a low pressure area over Scandinavia causing the rainy weather. As a result, the weather during the holidays in Bavaria is expected to be rainy with temperatures just below 20 degrees Celsius, deviating from the summer-like weather that may return near the end of August.
