The 2026 Heatwave Alert

Germany is experiencing one of the hottest July months since records began. While citizens are accustomed to summer temperatures around 25°C, the current heat wave has driven thermometers in many regions to a scorching 35 to 38°C. In some cities such as Frankfurt and Mannheim, record values of over 40°C have even been measured — temperatures that are pushing the country to its limits.