Stuttgart, Germany — May 19, 2026

Germany is heading into a notably warm Pentecost weekend, with temperatures expected to soar to nearly 30°C in parts of Baden-Württemberg and beyond, according to meteorologists.

Rising Temperatures and Sunny Skies

The warming trend began earlier this week, with temperatures already hitting 20–22°C along the Rhine by Wednesday. SWR weather expert Andreas Machalica noted that the upward trend will continue, with even warmer conditions expected by Thursday and Friday. "Es wird jetzt wärmer, wir haben schon am Mittwoch Höchsttemperaturen bis 20 oder 22 Grad am Rhein," Machalica said.

By Friday and into the long Pentecost weekend, high-pressure systems will dominate, bringing widespread sunshine and temperatures that could breach the 30°C mark. "Freitag und Richtung langes Pfingstwochenende, da wird es wohl unter Hochdruckeinfluss sehr schön und verbreitet sonnig sein, wobei die Temperaturen durchaus die 30-Grad-Marke erreichen oder überschreiten können," Machalica added. Nights will also be milder, ranging between 8–15°C.