Summer vacations in Saxony have been marred thus far - Vacations in Saxony during summer have not been successful thus far
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The summer holidays in Saxony, Germany, have been marked by a significant increase in rainfall and a decrease in sunny days, according to recent weather data.
During the summer holidays in July 2025, Saxony experienced rain on 15 to 20 days, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 37°C across different days. The amount of rain received was 117 liters per square meter, which is 70% more than the average for the period from 1961 to 1990.
This rainy weather pattern was not limited to Saxony alone. The number of sunny hours in Saxony during the summer holidays was about a seventh less than the long-term average, and the weather in the rest of Germany during the summer holidays was also marked by unstable weather with a tendency towards showers and thunderstorm-like storms.
The weather in Bavaria followed the same pattern as in Saxony, with lower temperatures and fewer sunny hours compared to the rest of Germany. Compared to the rest of Germany, Saxony and Bavaria had the lowest average temperature during the summer holidays, with an average of 18.0 degrees Celsius, which is 0.8 degrees above the long-term average.
The weather conditions during the summer holidays in Saxony were not typical for the region. The summer holidays in Saxony have been characterized as a washout, and have been significantly wetter than usual. The amount of sunshine in Saxony during the summer holidays was less than usual, with the weather conditions overall being wetter than usual for the first time in months.
This fits with broader climate impacts in industrial regions like Saxony, where climate change has led to fluctuating weather patterns, including increased precipitation variability. No clear indication from the search results of prolonged drought or extreme heat waves dominating the summer, although heat spikes may still occur sporadically.
In summary, summers in Saxony recently have been marked by frequent rain and moderately warm temperatures, reducing the number of fully sunny summer holiday days. This pattern of rainy days mixed with warm temperatures is expected to continue, making outdoor activities challenging during the summer holidays in Saxony.
The Commission may find it relevant to consider the impact of the increased rainfall and decreased sunny days in Saxony, given the draft budget for weather-forecasting and climate-change adaptation for the period 2000-06.
The irregular weather patterns observed in Saxony, including the higher precipitation, may necessitate more sophisticated weather-forecasting tools to better prepare residents and businesses for the summer months.
