Current Climate Conditions - In Saxony, May was exceptionally warm, with an average temperature of 14.9 degrees.
During the final ten days of May in Germany, also known as "Wonnemonat," the weather was marked by heavy rain showers and powerful thunderstorms. These storms brought hail, causing an average of 88 liters of rain to fall per square meter. Furthermore, there was a total of 210 hours of sunshine. In terms of weather, Saxony mirrors the overall weather pattern for Germany. Across the country, the DWD (German Weather Service) noted a substantial increase in rainfall, leading to flooding in certain regions. Saxony's sunshine hours were just slightly below the national average with 215 hours.
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In neighboring Lusatia, the weather conditions were similar to Saxony's, resulting in significant rainfall during May. The DWD reported that Lusatia received an average of 83 liters of rain per square meter, contributing to the overall increase in rainfall across Germany. Despite the heavy rain showers, Dresden, the capital city of Saxony, experienced some sunshine, totaling 200 hours in May, slightly less than Saxony's average.
