Germany in heat fever: up to 37 degrees at the beginning of summer!

Germany in heat fever: up to 37 degrees at the beginning of summer!

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the time has come: Germany is facing a hot weekend that will properly celebrate the start of summer. Loud Radio Euskirchen Temperatures will break the 30 degree mark in many places. In the southwest, highs can even reach 37 degrees.

The weather forecast from the German Weather Service (DWD) for Saturday promises maximum temperatures between 26 degrees in Western Pomerania and 33 degrees on the Rhine. It will be a little cooler on the coasts, while the mountainous regions can expect possible thunderstorms in the evening. On Sunday warm temperatures of 31 to 35 degrees and local highs of 37 degrees are on the agenda. Heavy showers and thunderstorms can be expected in the evening, particularly in the west and northwest, before the thunderstorms move to the east and southeast on Monday night.

A look at the weather situation

The people of Cologne can expect changeable weather on Monday: The DWD has announced heavy showers and thunderstorms that will stretch from the Neisse to the Alps. Maximum values ​​rise to 20 to 26 degrees in the northwest half, while 25 to 30 degrees can be expected in the rest of Germany. Although temperatures will be high in the coming days, previous records will remain unaffected. The highest temperature ever recorded of 41.2 degrees was recorded in July 2019 in North Rhine-Westphalia, and the hottest June temperature is 39.6 degrees.

The summer solstice, which peaks at 4:42 a.m. Saturday, not only marks the start of astronomical summer, but is also celebrated across cultures around the world, from the mystical stones at Stonehenge to traditions in Scandinavia and the Baltics.

Climatic trends and challenges

However, the current weather is not just a cause for celebration. According to information from Mirror Online and Statista The past few years have been marked by extreme weather events. With an average temperature of 10.9 degrees Celsius, 2024 was the hottest year since weather records began in 1881. In the last 20 years, 16 of the warmest years took place in Germany. Heat waves, which result in periods of drought, and heavy rainfall, which cause floods, are the downsides of climate change, which also affect the population of Cologne.

In view of these challenges, it is clear that climate protection and adaptation to changing weather conditions must be given top priority. It is to be hoped that the summer of 2025 will be remembered not only for its heat, but also for a growing awareness of the need to take responsibility for our environment through sustainable action.