Germany Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Cologne
This month in numbers
Germany experienced its 5th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 18.49°C, a significant +3.0°C anomaly compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. The period of April to June 2026 also ranked as the 6th warmest on record for Germany, at 13.99°C, an anomaly of +2.2°C.
What changed
This past June saw Germany significantly warmer than its historical average, contributing to a warmer-than-average spring and early summer. The country's June anomaly of +3.0°C was notably higher than the European group average of +2.56°C for the same month, placing Germany 34th warmest out of 234 regions globally. Western Europe as a whole experienced its warmest June on record.
What’s driving change?
The extreme heat in Germany during June 2026, which saw temperatures break national records and exceed 40°C in some areas, was primarily driven by jet stream shifts, specifically an Omega block weather pattern. This stalled high-pressure system trapped hot air over the region, pulling superheated air from the Sahara Desert and the Iberian Peninsula into Germany. While El Niño, currently in a weak phase and forecast to strengthen, elevates the global baseline temperature, its direct influence on European weather patterns is minimal. However, the combination of long-term climate change and El Niño means that regional heatwaves start from an already higher baseline. This heatwave led to over 5,000 excess deaths in Germany in late June.
Looking ahead
With El Niño conditions forecast to strengthen rapidly into a strong event through the autumn, there is an increased likelihood of continued heatwaves and other extreme weather events globally in the coming months.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Germany
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Germany – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Germany
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Germany. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (8.3°C, from 1941–1970); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 18.8°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+3.4°C). The warmest month has shifted from Jul to Aug.
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Baseline: 1961–1990 mean. Anomaly: difference from that baseline. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Germany
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Germany changing?
Germany is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Germany come from?
Climate data for Germany comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Germany climate data cover?
The Germany climate profile covers Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt and surrounding areas. The Energiewende benchmark for industrial decarbonisation
How often is the Germany climate update refreshed?
The Germany climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.