Weather Outlook: Sunny Summer Weather Follows Clouds and Rain
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hessen can expect friendly summer weather by mid-week after a cloudy and rainy start.
- Temperatures will range from 23 to 33 degrees Celsius, with the south being warmer.
- Sunny conditions are forecast for Thursday, with temperatures potentially exceeding 30 degrees Celsius again.
After a day of widespread cloud cover and rain in Hessen, the region can look forward to pleasant summer weather by mid-week. The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts rising temperatures, reaching between 23 and 29 degrees Celsius in the northern parts of the state. Southern Hessen will experience even warmer conditions, with highs between 29 and 33 degrees Celsius.
While the north may see intermittent rain from the clouds, the southern areas are expected to remain dry. This pattern is set to continue into the night before Wednesday, with temperatures dropping to between 13 and 18 degrees Celsius, and as low as 11 degrees in higher elevations.
Wednesday itself is expected to be bright and sunny. The DWD anticipates the warmest temperatures south of the Main river, reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius. In contrast, northern Hessen will remain cooler, with temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius. The night leading into Thursday will be mostly clear and dry, with temperatures falling between 13 and 18 degrees Celsius.
Thursday promises a return of widespread sunshine across most of Hessen, with no rain expected, according to the DWD. Temperatures are set to climb further, reaching between 27 degrees in North Hessen and a high of 34 degrees in the Rhine-Main area, signaling a return to hot summer conditions.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.