2024 Declared Germany's Hottest and Wettest Year on Record

The German Weather Service reports unprecedented temperature and rainfall extremes, marking an acceleration in climate change impacts.

Germany's average temperature in 2024 reached 10.9°C, surpassing the previous record by 0.3°C and exceeding the historic average by 2.7°C.
Rainfall levels were significantly above average, with 903 liters per square meter recorded nationwide, contributing to flooding and high water levels in several regions.
Unusual weather patterns included a mild winter, record-breaking spring warmth, and extreme rain events, such as North Hesse's 169.8 liters of rainfall in one day.
The impacts of the heat and rain were felt unevenly across Germany, with regions like Bavaria and the Saarland experiencing both temperature and precipitation records.
Meteorologists attribute these trends to an accelerating climate crisis, with increasing weather extremes predicted to continue in the coming years.