Ascension Day: Dry, mild weather to stretch across Germany

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

May 3,2016; 11:06AM,EDT

 

 

An upcoming dry and mild stretch of weather for Germany will commence just in time for Ascension Day.
In the wake of a cold front that brought showers to Germany on Tuesday, high pressure will build in to allow dry weather to span the entire second half of this week.
"The high will be over northern Germany on Thursday, promoting a good deal of sunshine for most areas and pleasant conditions," AccuWeather Meteorologist Rob Richards said.
Spring jackets will still be needed for those heading to church services or Father's Day celebrations in the morning as temperatures average 2-6 C (35-42 F). There could also be patchy fog reducing visibility for motorists in a few communities.

Temperatures will then quickly rebound for the midday and afternoon, peaking between 15 and 19 C (60 and 66 F). This includes temperatures in Aachen, where the International Charlemagne Prize will be presented.
In the southern Rhine River Valley, temperatures will climb to around 20 C (68 F).
"[Thursday's high] temperatures will be near to slightly above normal for this time of year," Richards said. The weather will bear a stark contrast to the chill that was felt at the end of April.
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The weather for much of Thursday will be perfect for Ascension Day festivities and Father's Day excursions. This includes the start of the Biesdorfer blossom festival, occurring in eastern Berlin.
The mild weather will persist into this weekend. High temperatures will continue to trend upward from Friday into Saturday.
The European Rowing Championships will take place in Bradenburg from Friday through Sunday offering a chance to see elite competition amid springtime warmth and sunshine.
While umbrellas can be left at home, sunglasses and sunscreen will be necessities.
While most of the extended holiday weekend will be dry, there may be an eventual turn toward isolated showers and thunderstorms developing and causing brief interruptions to some outdoor plans in southern and western Germany.