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Heat wave hits Stuttgart: up to 37 degrees expected on Sunday!
On June 22, 2025, temperatures in Bad Cannstatt will rise to up to 37 degrees. A look at the effects of climate change.
Heat wave hits Stuttgart: up to 37 degrees expected on Sunday!
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the state of Baden-Württemberg will be hit by a heat wave that will bring temperatures of up to 37 degrees. In cities like Stuttgart, where temperatures vary greatly in different areas, the sealed city center will be particularly affected. The values there can be significantly above average, while it remains comparatively cooler in the forests or the Filders. This extreme heat not only puts a strain on humans, but also on animals and plants that can suffer in such conditions. As the Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports, the “Southside” festival in Neuhausen ob Eck will also be confronted with the extreme temperatures and must take appropriate measures to enable visitors to participate safely.
In addition to Stuttgart, the highest temperatures are achieved in the Rhine, Neckar and Kraichgau areas. Historical records show that such temperatures are unusual in Stuttgart at the end of June. There has been no coherent heat wave in the last few weeks, just pronounced temperature spikes. This brings back memories of the year 2024, which was recorded as the third warmest year since measurements began in Baden-Württemberg Climate Atlas BW explained in a recent report. With an average temperature of 10.6 °C, 2024 was above the long-term average for the reference period 1961–1990. What is particularly noteworthy is that February 2024 was the warmest February since 1881.
Climate challenges and measures
The LUBW (Baden-Württemberg State Institute for the Environment) is currently investigating the regional effects and consequences of climate change. The focus is on the changes in nature, landscape and society in the region. In view of the extreme climatic events, the need to take adapted measures to deal with these challenges becomes clear. Thunderstorms expected to bring hoped-for cooling on Monday night may provide some short-term relief, but the long-term climate change adaptation strategy remains essential.
The “climate control center” continuously records the temperatures at four different measuring points in Stuttgart. This technique gives the city the opportunity to better understand climatic trends and develop effective measures to mitigate the effects of extreme temperatures. Experts advise caution given the current weather conditions and recommend avoiding physical exertion and drinking enough fluids.
The ongoing temperature fluctuations and upcoming heat waves raise questions: How is the city preparing for future heat waves? And are the measures taken so far sufficient to protect people and nature equally? Despite the uncertainty, it remains clear that current climatic conditions represent a challenge that cannot be ignored.