As of: March 31, 2024, 7:24 p.m
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Temperatures of up to 25 degrees can probably be expected at Easter. But rain and thunderstorms can also occur. In addition to the heat, unpleasant desert sand comes up to us from the south.
Kassel – This year the Easter Bunny could hide his presents particularly well. Not because a sudden onset of winter with snowfall is to be expected, as was forecast last year. But due to a weather phenomenon that occurs as a late consequence of the mild March. As pleasant as this is for all fans of the well-kept Easter egg hunt, it can be equally unpleasant for people with respiratory problems.
African flair at Easter: Experts predict up to 25 degrees and Saharan dust
Holy Saturday probably brings with it a touch of the special early summer. According to meteorologist Dominik Jung, temperatures of up to 25 degrees can be expected. Georg Haas from
wetter.com
warns of “a lot of Sahara dust in the air”. In the Alps there is a “strong foehn storm with a strong southerly current”. The latter brings desert dust from North Africa across the Mediterranean to Germany.
At Easter, the south brings summer warmth from Africa to Germany, but it also sends Sahara dust flying over to us. (Symbolic photo) © Dominik Kindermann/Imago
Jung sees the Sahara dust as “a bit of a tipping point”. The sun's rays could be obscured by the tiny grains of desert sand. According to Jung, it is still uncertain which region in Germany will be able to enjoy the highest summer temperatures. And: The Sahara dust could curb warming a little. “So you have to wait and see whether it will be 24.5 degrees or 25.1 degrees,” explains the expert.
Weather expert warns: Sahra dust can impair air quality – and severely pollute cars
However, due to its aerosols, Saharan dust is not entirely harmless. “It can affect air quality by releasing fine dust particles into the air, which can be particularly problematic for people with respiratory diseases,” explains the qualified meteorologist
from
wetter.net
.
Another unpleasant side effect of the Saharan dust could be the so-called blood rain. “Some of the dust falls out of the atmosphere with rain,” says Jung, which is why we speak of blood rain. Less dangerous than annoying, it can dirty the car properly and sustainably. Dust particles are stubborn.
It's better to put the car in the garage over Easter: If the Sahara dust comes, blood rain is usually not far away. And it sticks stubbornly to the paint. (Symbolic photo) © Rene Traut/Imago
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The Saharan dust occurs in Germany when the winds in the Sahara become stronger. This is particularly the case in spring and summer, but sometimes as early as January. The extent can vary greatly.
“Easter Monday is largely a failure”: weather change after two summery days
Jung expects temperatures between 17 and 25 degrees for Holy Saturday, and showers and thunderstorms could also occur later in the day. On Easter Sunday there will be a mix of sunshine and clouds at 14 to 22 degrees, with only a few showers. For Easter Monday, however, a lot of clouds and occasional rainfall are expected. “Easter Monday then largely falls through,” says Jung.
After the Easter weekend the temperatures will drop slightly. For Tuesday, Jung predicts eight to 14 degrees and showery weather, on Wednesday (April 3rd) it should be ten to 15 degrees with sunshine, clouds and rain showers.
Weather forecast for the coming days according to Dominik Jung
Day |
Weather forecast |
|---|---|
Holy Saturday (March 30) |
17 to 25 degrees, very warm, later showers and thunderstorms, first summer day of the year possible |
Easter Sunday (March 31st) |
14 to 22 degrees, a mix of sunshine and clouds, hardly any showers |
Easter Monday (April 1st) |
12 to 21 degrees, lots of clouds and occasional showers |
Tuesday (April 2nd) |
8 to 14 degrees, mixed, cooler and showery weather |
Wednesday (April 3rd) |
10 to 15 degrees, sometimes sunshine, sometimes clouds and rain showers, still cooler than at Easter |
Weather in spring and summer: High temperatures and a lot of precipitation forecast
However, according to the weather forecast, there is no need to fear a real return to winter: “The next ten to 14 days will not bring late winter.” April will be mild and changeable: “Rain keeps falling.” Especially in the middle, in the west and in the south, April could be “significantly wetter than usual.”
Alban Burster from
wetter.com
confirms this forecast: “This weather situation will bring warm air to us in Germany over the course of April. This will be more the case in the south than in the north.” In the south, temperatures could even reach over 25 degrees.
The forecast also looks similar for the coming months. “The summer of 2024 is also expected to be significantly warmer than usual,” said Jung. However, he also warns: “Months can always be quite wet. This indicates heavy precipitation events, often showers, thunderstorms and storms with heavy rain.” By then, however, the Easter Bunny has long since hidden again.
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