Heat wave hits Baden-Württemberg: up to 37 degrees on Sunday!

Heat wave hits Baden-Württemberg: up to 37 degrees on Sunday!

Summer has long since arrived and there is no doubt about the temperatures in Germany: it is getting hot! Today, June 21, 2025, the responsible weather services report that the highest daily temperature of 32.8 degrees Celsius was reached in Wutöschingen-Ofteringen in Baden-Württemberg. This is a clear indication that people are looking to cool off; Popular places to go are the region’s lakes and outdoor pools. But other parts of Germany are also well above the 30 degree mark, while cooler temperatures prevail in mountainous regions and on the coasts, where it is a more pleasant 20 to 25 degrees. Antenne.de reports that Friday already featured record temperatures and over 30 degrees are also forecast for next Sunday in many parts of the country.

However, the effects of the heat wave could soon be overshadowed by severe thunderstorms. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop in the west and northwest on Sunday evening before spreading further east overnight. So the relaxed summer feeling could be over quicker than you think. It remains cooler on Helgoland and the North Frisian Islands, where temperatures remain below 25 degrees.

The global and national climate trends

But the current temperatures are not an isolated case. Climate change has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, and Germany is not spared from it. As the Federal Environment Agency explains, the year 2023 was the hottest recorded since global records began, with an average temperature almost 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Many regions in Germany that were once considered extreme are now seen as normal, underscoring the serious consequences of climate change.

Large cities and metropolitan areas are particularly affected, where heat waves pose a significant threat to the health of the population, especially vulnerable groups. As the German Weather Service (DWD) notes, pollen allergy sufferers do not breathe a sigh of relief even at high temperatures because the winter rest period has shortened. In addition, higher temperatures and unpredictable rainfall are leading to increased flood and drought events, which are putting a great strain on agriculture and endangering infrastructure. The DWD presents plans on how climate protection can be promoted quickly and effectively, because every tenth of a degree of global warming that is avoided is crucial for the future of our planet, according to the experts. Tagesschau.de points out that 2024 was the warmest year since 1881 with an annual mean temperature of 10.9 degrees Celsius - another wake-up call!

The way into the future

The repeated extreme weather events indicate that countermeasures must be taken as quickly as possible. Even though summer is a time of joy for many, it should not be forgotten that the rising temperatures and the associated challenges must be taken seriously. Because climate change is not just a distant problem, but is already affecting us directly. What remains is the hope that sustainable measures will be taken soon, before the temperature records hit us with full force.

With the looming changes in the weather, we hope that the forecasts for next week don't get out of hand and that the joys of summer don't turn into sweaty thunderstorms. For now, however, we should be happy about every ray of sunshine and make the most of summer. Stay tuned!