Weather in Germany: Summer breakout at the start of the week - then a bitter turn around Easter

Now spring really starts: The temperatures reach unexpected highs all over Germany. But there is also bad news.

• Germany is experiencing a changeable spring.
• After snow * and freezing temperatures there is little prospect of improvement.
• The weather in Germany starts with good news in Holy Week. Is the weather at Easter so nice?

Weather in Germany: is it already summer? Temperatures up to 25 degrees - dampers at Easter

Update April 6, 2020 : Late winter, Monday probably starts with minus temperatures in some parts of Germany . In the mountains, however, it is a little more spring-like thanks to the inversion weather. But the sunny and dry weather continues at the beginning of the week. On Monday there are already maximum temperatures of up to 20 degrees. On Wednesday, 25 degrees (!) Are possible in the west and southwest, says meteorologist Dominik Jung from the Q.met weather service.

“There are between 11 and 13 hours of sunshine every day. Hardly anymore at this time of year, ”said Jung. Will the Easter bunny bring a big egg - perfect weather - at Easter? According to the weather expert, “Keywan” could run out of steam. Rain and hearty cooling are possible. There is still some time until Easter Sunday. It remains to be seen whether the weather models will continue to be correct.

The weather forecasts for the next few days:

• Monday: 17 to 23 degrees, often sunny and dry, cloudless
• Tuesday: 15 to 25 degrees, in the northwest a few clouds, otherwise lots of sun and dry, very warm
• Wednesday: 17 to 25 degrees, warm early summer weather with sunshine and a few clouds
• Maundy Thursday: 16 to 25 degrees, mix of sun and clouds, short showers to the north are possible
• Good Friday: 11 to 24 degrees, slowly colder in the north, more clouds overall, sun in between, mostly dry

The sunny spring weather with temperatures up to 25 degrees lasts from Wednesday to Good Friday, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). At night, the DWD is currently warning in the south of light frost at temperatures near the ground to minus 5 degrees.

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Weather in Germany: dream temperatures at the start of the week - but there is bitter news about Easter

Update April 5, 2020 : In terms of weather, the start of the new week leaves nothing to be desired: There is a lot of sunshine and early summer temperatures . According to the German Weather Service (DWD) , temperatures up to 24 degrees are possible. Only on Germany's coasts does it stay a bit fresher because of the cold surface of the sea, said the DWD on Sunday.

Germany weather: Even on Tuesday sun and more than 20 degrees

The reason for the mild weather: The high pressure area "Keywan" , which has now shifted its focus to Eastern Europe. Deep "Ranidia" then brings cooler air into the northwestern half of Germany at night on Tuesday. But no need to worry, because this will not last long, the meteorologists predict. The low must "give up soon and dissolve," they predict. There will hardly be any rain on Tuesday and local temperatures of more than 20 degrees are expected again .

On Wednesday , the high "Loris" will bring a lot of sunshine . This is established across Central Europe, which is why the DWD recommends the “grip on protective sunscreen”. Until Good Friday, the experts believe a change in the weather is unlikely. The downside: the risk of forest fires continues to increase .

Germany weather: does the rain come at Easter?

Meteorologist Sebastian Altnau announced, however, that the Easter weekend should counteract this with a little water from above . This is good news for the forests, but not for ambitious Easter egg hunters. It is possible that not only the current Corona restrictions, but also the weather conditions will cloud Easter . But that remains to be seen . It is currently still a bit early for precise predictions.

Update April 4, 2020: Actually we were now looking forward to spring - but the weather seems to want to skip this time of year! As of Sunday, the temperatures should go up steadily - and we will be spoiled with sunshine. According to meteorologist Anna Gröbel from wetter.com, there could even be the first day of summer in the coming week - with temperatures of at least 25 degrees ! She currently forecasts 24 degrees for Wednesday and Thursday, especially in western and southern Germany. But a degree more would still be possible, says Groebel. It would then be officially summer weather for meteorologists.

Already on Sunday it will be warm at 14-22 degrees, on Monday 17-23 degrees are expected. This could be a problem for corona virus containment in Germany, because with these fantastic views during Holy Week, more people will certainly want to go on excursions again. Stay at home will be even more unattractive! Now reason is required ...

Germany weather: storm gusts on Friday

Update of April 3, 3 p.m .: The cold front of a storm low over Finland has reached the middle of Germany, where it should dissolve by Saturday, as the German Weather Service (DWD) predicts.

On Friday afternoons and evenings there can be gusts of wind on the Baltic Sea coast. The German Weather Service warns of speeds of around 65 km / h, which should occur initially from the south-west and later from the west. In addition, storm gusts of around 80 km / h must be expected near the showers and in exposed locations.

Furthermore, the DWD warns of frost in large parts of Germany. In isolated cases, it can also result in smoothness due to freezing moisture. From Saturday, a first summer weather phase should start in Germany. Up to 12 hours of sunshine are predicted in some areas.

Weather map shows threatening picture: Official warnings almost everywhere in Germany

Our first announcement from April 2nd: Munich - Spring has so far shown its most changeable side in Germany . One day is sweetened with wonderful sunshine and the next suddenly there is snow again. The weather * doesn't really want to stabilize itself - who would have thought - even in April.

Weather in Germany: Official warnings! Card shows threatening picture

A look at the weather map for Germany confirms this fear. More than half of the Republic is highlighted in yellow , which means official warnings * . They are currently available in almost every federal state . Only Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia are spared in part or even entirely.

Germany weather: what do the official warnings mean?

Fortunately, these are not extreme storms. The all-determining yellow tone is threatening, but there is no acute danger . Nevertheless, it is becoming uncomfortable in many places.

Weather in southern Germany: warning of frost

In southern Germany , especially Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, action is now required. At least if the potted plants are to survive . The German Weather Service warns of frost from Munich via Stuttgart to Thuringia Erfurt.

Northern Germany: Weather warning of strong gusts

The north is not facing any cold at night , but the light garden furniture should still go back to the shed or cellar. Storm gusts * of up to 70 km / h are expected between Bremen and Itzehoe. To the north of it, even faster gusts will sweep across Schleswig-Holstein.

Germany: The weather is likely to remain uncomfortable and changeable for now

If you believe the farmer's calendar, you have to wait longer for the real arrival of spring anyway. According to this forecast, the entire first half of the year should become quite rough, cold and uncomfortable. For many, the traditional forecasting tool is pure humbug, but the past has shown that predictions are not easy to sweep under the table.

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