Weather Prediction: - To begin the European Championships, northern Rhineland-Westphalia will mainly experience dry weather conditions.
As the start of the European Football Championship nears, things are looking mostly dry in North Rhine-Westphalia. Just before the kick-off on Friday, however, there might be some showers on Wednesday, as the German Weather Service warned us in the morning. They also couldn't rule out the possibility of thunderstorms. The weather will primarily be cloudy with plenty of dry interludes. Temperatures in the high altitudes are expected to range from 10 to 14 degrees.
On Thursday, things will mostly stay dry. The projected highs are between 18 and 21 degrees, with temperatures in the high-altitude regions reaching around 14 degrees. For the opening match of the European Championship between Germany and Scotland on Friday night (9 p.m.), spectators in North Rhine-Westphalia can likely leave their raincoats at home. Weather experts predict temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees and only a few random showers. There might be strong winds in the mountains, too.
Dry Kick-Off to the European Championship in North Rhine-Westphalia
On Saturday afternoon, when the ball starts rolling in North Rhine-Westphalia with the match between Hungary and Switzerland in Cologne (3 p.m.), fans can also expect a dry day. According to forecasts, the day will start out cloudy with occasional heavy rain. However, the rain is expected to let up during the day, and the skies should clear up. Temperatures will range from 18 to 21 degrees, and in the higher mountains, around 15 degrees.
As of Sunday (16 June), temperatures are predicted to steadily rise after a rainy and cold beginning to June. It will also remain warm during the start of the new week, with temperatures slightly increasing. But don't be too surprised if it rains and even thunders.
Public Viewings in North Rhine-Westphalia
In North Rhine-Westphalia, public viewings are planned for the four stadiums in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Gelsenkirchen. These stadiums will feature special fan zones and at least one official public viewing area. All 51 EM matches will be screened in the fan zones. At the public viewing locations, where more fans can typically find space, all matches featuring the German team and all matches from the respective city will be shown.
In Duisburg, Essen, Wuppertal, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, and Münster, no public viewings are planned by the cities. However, private investors may organize events, and numerous offers will be available in pubs and bars. Some municipalities anticipate many fans traveling to the stadiums.
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- Despite the German Weather Service's warning of potential showers and thunderstorms in North Rhine-Westphalia before the European Football Championship's kick-off, the overall forecast predicts mainly dry weather conditions.
- For those planning to attend public viewings in mountain country North Rhine-Westphalia, the DWD's forecast suggests temperatures will range from 10 to 14 degrees in high altitudes during the tournament, with occasional dry interludes.
- In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne, spectators can look forward to dry weather during the match between Hungary and Switzerland at the European Championship, as the DWD forecasts temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees.
- The German Weather Service (DWD) in Cologne released a weather forecast for the European Football Championship, stating that fans attending public viewings in North Rhine-Westphalia's high-altitude regions should prepare for temperatures ranging from 10 to 14 degrees, with an occasional chance of rain.
- The German Meteorological Service issued a forecast for the European Football Championship in North Rhine-Westphalia, stating that during public viewings at Cologne's stadium, spectators can expect temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees, with occasional dry interludes and a small chance of rain.
