Germany's Winter 2024/25: Mild, Dry, and Sunny with Regional Contrasts

The season marked the 14th consecutive mild winter, with temperatures and sunshine exceeding long-term averages while precipitation fell short.

• The national average temperature for winter 2024/25 was 2.1°C, 1.9°C above the 1961–1990 reference period, reflecting ongoing warming trends.
• Precipitation across Germany was significantly below average, with only 86% of the expected rainfall for the older reference period.
• The season was unusually sunny, recording 194 hours of sunshine, 27% above the 1961–1990 average, with southern regions particularly benefiting.
• Extreme temperature fluctuations saw lows of -19.7°C in Saxony and highs of 18.9°C in Baden-Württemberg within days in February.
• Regional variations included Brandenburg experiencing the driest winter in Germany, while the Saarland was the wettest despite overall mild conditions.

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