Heat wave in Oldenburg: Up to 35 degrees at the end of the holiday!

Heat wave in Oldenburg: Up to 35 degrees at the end of the holiday!

In Oldenburg summer is at its hottest. Temperatures of up to 35 degrees are expected on Wednesday, which is a wonderful reason for many to look for refreshment. Even the nights stay relatively warm at 20 degrees, which makes the evening barbecue parties and shady outdoor meetings very pleasant. But what happens next? According to NWZonline, temperatures will drop to just over 20 degrees next weekend as summer draws to a close.

In August, the sun will also rise and set a little earlier, as the length of the day decreases by around two hours between the beginning and end of the month. This time of year is not only hot, but also offers Oldenburg residents an eventful growing season of around 193 days, which lasts from around mid-April to the end of October.

Climate conditions in Oldenburg

The average high temperatures in summer usually hover around 20 degrees, with the thermometer rarely falling below 13 degrees or above 29 degrees, as data from WeatherSpark shows. The hottest day so far this year was August 5th, where temperatures fluctuated between 13 and 22 degrees. In July, the most frequent month for precipitation, the average rainfall was about 93.4 mm. In August it is slightly less, with 81.1 mm of precipitation and an average of 13.7 rainy days.

Climate data shows that Oldenburg's humidity is constant, and cloud cover in summer remains covered or mostly cloudy about 49 percent of the time. Especially at the beginning of August, you should be prepared for some surprising rain showers, as the likelihood of experiencing wet days increases.

Sun and light in summer

The average daily hours of sunshine in summer vary significantly. While up to 11.3 hours of sunshine per day are possible in June, this number drops to around 8.1 hours in August. The least sunshine occurs in December, where you can only expect 2.5 hours. But the many hours of sunshine and daylight in summer invite you to enjoy nature and be active outside.

The diverse landscape offers numerous opportunities for all those who want to experience nature in and around Oldenburg. Whether cycling, walking or relaxing in one of the parks - the hot summer days invite you to spend time outdoors. According to Auslandsguru, the city can look back on rich land use, where 79 percent of the areas are artificial and 18 percent are grassland.

So we can only hope that Oldenburg's summer will hold a few hotter days before the cooler temperatures make way for the sun. However, you shouldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy the warm summer evenings to the fullest!