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Heat wave rolls over Germany: temperatures up to 40 degrees awaited!
On June 30, 2025, the DWD warns of extreme heat in Germany with temperatures up to 40 degrees and tropical nights.
Heat wave rolls over Germany: temperatures up to 40 degrees awaited!
In Germany, people with an acute heat wave come in the start of the week. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a heat warning, which applies in particular to the regions of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, maximum values of 31 to 38 degrees are expected, the highlight of the heat is to be reached on Wednesday. On this day, temperatures of up to 39 degrees are possible, locally even up to 40 degrees, such as [ZVW] (https://www.zvw.de/ Mehr-nachrichten/panorama/hitzeh%C3%B6hunkt-Mitt-am-mitt-am-mitte-k3%C3%Bchler_arid-971501) reports.
tropical nights with temperatures above 20 degrees could affect the sleep of many people. In metropolitan areas, the load due to the high heat is particularly noticeable, which means that health problems can be favored. People are advised to avoid outdoor sporting activities and instead move to the early morning.
extreme heat and weather conditions
In particular in the southwestern half of Germany, an extreme heat load is predicted. The DWD warns of this strong warmth, which can also bring health risks. The night of Thursday will remain tropical in many places, with temperatures above 20 degrees. On Thursday in northwestern Germany's first cloud fields, which will go hand in hand with showers and thunderstorms, while the heat is displaced in the southeast.
The meteorological conditions are not just a problem in Germany. The temperatures above 35 degrees are also increasing in Europe, especially in Spain. In the last week of June, an increase to almost 30 degrees and more in the southern and western regions is to be expected, as ZDF reported.
consequences of the heat
The persistent heat leads to an increase in the risk of forest fire, especially in Südbrandenburg, Baden-Württemberg, the northern half of Bavaria as well as in parts of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. Cities and regions have already started to restrict the water from rivers, lakes and fountains in order to counteract an impending water shortage.
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider calls on to carry out heat and air conditioning. The proposals include the cultivation of more trees and the reduction of sealed areas to create a cooler urban space. A rethink in urban planning could be necessary to better counter the future challenges of a changing climate situation.