Stormy Pentecost weekend expected: rain and thunderstorms in Rhineland-Palatinate!
A rainy and stormy Whitsun weekend awaits Rhineland-Palatinate. Weather report, temperatures and thunderstorm forecasts.

Stormy Pentecost weekend expected: rain and thunderstorms in Rhineland-Palatinate!
The Pentecost weekend in Rhineland-Palatinate will be characterized by uncomfortable weather. A low pressure zone over the Norwegian Sea is causing changeable and rainy weather, which will bring numerous showers and stormy winds to the population. According to ak-kurier.de, an improvement in the weather is not expected until Monday.
On Friday morning the weather conditions in the north will initially be dry. But the rain will begin in the afternoon, while isolated thunderstorms are also expected. The temperatures reach highs between 19 and 22 degrees, in the higher mountains they are around 16 degrees. The German Weather Service (DWD) also warns of strong winds and squalls at higher altitudes.
Weather forecast for the following days
The forecast for Saturday suggests variable to partly cloudy weather. Numerous showers and numerous thunderstorms may occur in the region. Temperatures will reach highs of 18 to 22 degrees, while in the higher mountains they will be around 15 degrees. At night, a further cooling to 13 to 9 degrees is expected, although at higher altitudes it can even go down to 7 degrees, according to dwd.de.
A similar weather pattern is forecast for Whitsunday, with varying to very cloudy conditions and further showers and possible short thunderstorms. The highs on Sunday will be between 15 and 19 degrees, in the mountains around 13 degrees. At night it gets cooler again and the temperature can drop to 4 degrees at higher altitudes.
End of the weekend
The weather situation could ease slightly on Whit Monday. Cloudy conditions and partly larger breaks should ensure that the weather will be free of precipitation. The daily highs are a pleasant 18 to 22 degrees. It stays cooler in the higher altitudes, with temperatures around 15 degrees. At night the trend is towards cooling down, with minimums between 11 and 7 degrees and in the Eifel can even drop to 5 degrees.
Overall, the Pentecost weekend brings a lot of rain and wind to Rhineland-Palatinate, a real “April weather” in June. Residents and visitors are encouraged to prepare for the changing conditions and take precautions if necessary, especially when engaging in outdoor activities.