(de-news.net) – As spring ends on May 31, Germany has faced one of its driest seasons ever. According to the German Weather Service, only 1893 and 2011 recorded less rainfall since tracking began in 1881.

Nationwide, spring 2025 saw an average of just 96 liters of rain per square meter, classified as extreme drought. The northeast suffered most, with only about 40 liters per square meter recorded. Temperatures also exceeded the norm, averaging 9.8°C—1.9°C above the long-term reference. Sunshine duration neared records from 2020 and 2011, making it the third sunniest spring since 1951 with around 695 hours.

Additionally, Germany has seen more extreme heat days, according to an analysis by Climate Central, World Weather Attribution, and partners. Over the past year, 50 such days were recorded, with 24 attributed to climate change. Globally, in 195 of 247 examined regions, climate change has at least doubled extreme heat days.