Weather forecast for NRW: What does Dormouse Day bring?

Weather forecast for NRW: What does Dormouse Day bring?

The dormouse, this charming little rodent, is not only an attraction in the wildlife world, but also a key player in weather forecasting. Today, onJune 21, 2025, all eyes are on the weather on June 27th, the traditional Dormouse Day. According to information published by wa.de, the weather on this day will be decisive for the next seven weeks. Whether the forecast comes true or not remains to be seen, as the current weather situation is rather uncertain.

Weather expert Bernd Hussing from the German Weather Service warned that there are different forecasts for June 27th. The temperatures could be between21 and 29 degreesfluctuate, but whether we have to prepare for bright days or rainy weeks remains unclear. Hussing recommends not putting too much faith in the farmer's rule and instead checking the current weather report a few days before planned trips.

The dormice and his legend

Dormouse Day gets its name not only from the animal, but also from an ancient story. The name could also go back to the seven sleeping youths who sought protection in Ephesus during the persecution of Christians in 251 and woke up on June 27, 446. This legend is underpinned by belief in the resurrection, as rp-online.de explains. Many farming rules, which mainly come from the Middle Ages, draw their wisdom from often inaccurate climatic conditions.

One of the most famous farming rules says: “Whatever the weather is on June 27th, so will it be for the next seven weeks.” But here too, skepticism is warranted, as any weather expert would advise taking modern meteorology into account. So it may be better to believe the weather report more than the old wisdom.

The developments of the last few weeks

A look at the last few weeks shows that the period fromJune 4th to 20th, also known as sheep cold, featured cold and damp weather. This cold attracted a lot of attention, especially since the chance of sunny days and warmer weather around Dormouse Day was only70%lies. The forecasts for precipitation in the week after Dormouse Day are also included62%not exactly promising, as brisant.de reports.

The dog days that followed, fromJuly 23rd to August 23rdlast, then represent persistent heat, and the hottest days of the year are often recorded in early July. These customs and weather phenomena are also joined by the traditions of Indian summer and many other regional customs that shape the season.

Before the summer holidays begin, all nature enthusiasts and excursion enthusiasts should get well informed. Whether in an amusement park or visiting an idyllic castle in North Rhine-Westphalia, it will be exciting to see how the weather will develop on this dormouse day. In any case, you don't make the best plans without taking a look at the weather forecast!