Intense warmth prevalent, along with occasional flashes of electricity.
August signs off with an exciting meteorological rollercoaster. The week commences with reasonable temperatures, but we can anticipate warmth by midweek, permitting 27-degree sunshine after a potential shower towards the weekend.
Saturday, the previous day, was one of the year's sweltering hot days, reaching a high of 35.7 degrees, falling short of the 36.5 degrees recorded in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler on August 13, 2024. Despite this, private stations did not report new records, with 36.7 degrees in Weil am Rhein and Lörrach, compared to their past records of 37.0 degrees in Lörrach and Zülpich on August 13.
The tempestuous front responsible for gusts reaching hurricane force at Spiekeroog (128 km/h) and torrential rainfall (generally 20 to 30 liters per square meter within a few hours) in the western and northwestern territories last night and evening has weakened and shifted towards the southern and eastern parts of the country, clearing the remaining vestiges of the summer heatwave.
As a result, we commenced the new week with a chill, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 26 degrees. Under the influence of High Piet, the climate will heat up swiftly once more. By Tuesday, we will be getting close to 30 degrees again. Wednesday and Thursday will be incredibly hot, with temperatures between 30 and 35 degrees, except for the decline of High Piet and subsequent thunderstorms which will bring some respite. The summer will continue to fluctuate until its conclusion, and whether the meteorological autumn commencing on September 1 will bring more stable weather is yet to be seen. Below are the specifics:
Monday: The week begins with a nippy tone
Post a relatively cool night with temperatures dipping as low as single digits in certain regions, you can expect plenty of sunshine in numerous areas of the country, with occasional rain showers at the North Sea. More clouds are predicted south of the Danube, with rain showers, particularly in the afternoon, and thunderstorms in the Alps. Highest temperatures will oscillate between 18 and 24 degrees, with some places even reaching up to 27 degrees in the sun.
Tuesday: Summertime returns
Anticipate a lot of sunshine, with the exception of some high-altitude clouds in Bavaria causing occasional disruptions. It will be significantly warmer, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 29 degrees, and around 23 degrees at the coast.
Wednesday: Temperatures often exceed 30 degrees
Midweek will bring plenty of sunshine and temperatures ranging from 27 to 32 degrees, with temperatures at the coast reaching 25 degrees.
Thursday: The hottest day of the week
Expect frequent sunshine and intense heat, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 35 degrees, including 26 degrees at the North Sea. However, the likelihood of thunderstorms will climb from the west throughout the day.
Friday: Unpredictable and less scorching
Expect a combination of sun and clouds, with the possibility of local showers or thunderstorms. However, the intensity remains uncertain. Temperatures will drop to 20 to 25 degrees in the northwest and 25 to roughly 30 degrees in the southeast.
Weekend: More sun and pleasantly warm
The specific weather pattern is still uncertain, but it seems plausible that there will be intervals of sunshine, with only isolated thunderstorms possible at the Alps and in the Erzgebirge on Saturday. Sunday will be predominantly sunny. Highest temperatures will range from 20 degrees at the North Sea to 27 degrees at the Upper Rhine, ensuring it won't be excessively hot or excessively cool.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of the country, predicting the remnants of a Hurricane could make landfall by the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Despite the approaching Hurricane, temperatures are expected to remain high on Wednesday, reaching up to 35 degrees in some areas.
