Changing weather in Freiburg: Sahara dust and mild temperatures on the way!

Changing weather in Freiburg: Sahara dust and mild temperatures on the way!

Today, October 26, 2025, a change in the weather will bring a breath of fresh air to Europe's meteorology. A deep low pressure system over Portugal and another smoldering over Iceland are causing clear and cold polar air to gradually be withdrawn. High pressure areas over southern Italy are stabilizing events, while the current turns south and brings us milder weather in the coming days. Loud Meteocentre November 1st is forecast for Freiburg with temperatures between 0°C and 20°C, a clear sign of the milder part of the weather that lies ahead.

An exciting phenomenon is also on the horizon: Saharan dust will probably flow from the Sahara to Germany. In the southern part of the country, these climatic changes are clearly noticeable, as the air increasingly brings the milkiness and brownish sheen of the fall, as t online reported. Allergy sufferers should be prepared for an increase in allergy symptoms as the fine dust particles in the air can make breathing difficult.

Transition to milder weather

Sunday, October 26th serves as a transition day. Mild weather will take hold in many regions, while showers will remain unsettled on the coasts of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Monday, October 27th, will be accompanied by an active low pressure system that could flood North Rhine-Westphalia with heavy rain in many areas. According to the forecasts, the heaviest rainfall is expected on October 31st in Cologne, where around 11 mm of rain could fall - a rather moderate value that could be described as 'no significant rainfall', according to the experts.

The signs of the new season are obvious. The southern foehn in the Alps promotes above-average mild temperatures, while sunshine and clear visibility are the order of the day in the low mountain ranges. All the more impressive is the forecast that predicts rising temperatures: Tuesday around 15 degrees, Wednesday 18 degrees, Thursday 19 degrees and Friday even up to 20 degrees, especially on the Lower Rhine.

The effect of Sahara dust

The stirring of Saharan dust is not a rare event, but it attracts attention, especially at this time of year. The Sahara dust phenomenon is known to pass over Germany every few years. The dust, consisting of minerals such as quartz and iron as well as traces of other metals, is transported by air currents to Central Europe. Estimates by the German Weather Service speak of around a billion tons of Saharan dust entering the atmosphere every year Deutschlandfunk notes.

For most people, Saharan dust remains largely unproblematic because it usually occurs in low concentrations. However, allergy sufferers and asthmatics should be careful as the microscopic particles can penetrate deeper into the lungs, especially in times of increased dust exposure. If you cough loudly or feel a scratchy throat, this could also be a reaction to the dust particles.

Autumn in Cologne is characterized not only by changes in the weather and rising temperatures, but also by a touch of the Sahara, which gives us an artificial, warm color in the sky. The coming days promise interesting but also challenging changes in our weather forecast.