Warmth to unfold across Germany this weekend as thousands head to Kölner Lichter and Kiliani Volksfest

By Eric Leister, Meteorologist

July 13,2016; 8:02AM,EDT

 

 

Anyone with outdoor plans across much of Germany this weekend can expect ideal conditions.
An area of high pressure bringing seasonably warm and dry air to much of the country will promote partly to mostly sunny skies.

Anyone attending Melt! Festival in Ferropolis from Friday through Sunday can expect largely dry weather with high temperatures climbing from 20 C (68 F) on Friday to 24 C (75 F) on Sunday. While there can be a shower on Friday or Sunday, any rainfall is expected to last less than 30 minutes.
Beautiful weather is also expected for the final days of Kiliani Volksfest in Würzburg.
Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected both Saturday and Sunday with afternoon temperatures peaking at 23 C (74 F) on Saturday and 26 C (79 F) on Sunday. Temperatures will fall to around 21 C (70 F) for the fireworks to close out the festival.
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Kölner Lichter will take place in Cologne on Saturday, ending with a fantastic fireworks show timed to music along the Rhine.
Whether taking a river cruise or just enjoying the events from the riverbank, pleasant conditions are expected with a mixture of clouds and sunshine. Temperatures are forecast to climb near 23 C (74 F) in the afternoon. Temperatures will fall slowly to around 18 C (65 F) for the fireworks which are set to begin around 23:30.
While dry weather will prevail much of the weekend, a weak frontal boundary can produce a few showers across the north and east which could briefly impact outdoor activities in Hamburg, Bremen and Berlin.
The pleasant weather will continue into early next week across all of Germany before more widespread showers and thunderstorms return during the middle of the week.