Stormy thunderstorms and rain: Easter Monday in Rhineland-Palatinate becomes turbulent!

Stormy thunderstorms and rain: Easter Monday in Rhineland-Palatinate becomes turbulent!

The Easter Monday, which falls on April 20, 2025, brings changeable weather with showers and thunderstorms for Rhineland-Palatinate. Weather experts from the German Weather Service (DWD) warn of occasionally heavy rain and stormy gusts that can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h. The rainfall in the afternoon is particularly announced when heavy rain of up to 20 l/sqm and toddlers are possible. The DWD recommends not to forego rain jackets and umbrellas for the planned Easter egg search in order to be well prepared.

The temperatures vary on Easter Monday between 16 and 19 degrees Celsius, although only 14 degrees Celsius can be expected in higher locations. In the night of Tuesday, the temperatures then drop to values ​​between 5 and 8 degrees. Tuesday also begins very cloudy, but offers loosening up during the day. In the evening, the isolated showers and thunderstorms gradually sound, which brings hope for more cheerful conditions.

weather conditions and predictions

The current weather state is influenced by a low pressure area that extends from France to West Germany. This weather conditions not only ensure mild temperatures, but also an increased susceptibility to thunderstorms. The DWD warns of gusts that could reach up to 55 km/h on Monday. In the afternoon, thunderstorms can often occur in the Eifel and in the Westerwald, accompanied by heavy rain and hail.

Already today, on Easter Sunday, meteorologists expect a change between cloudy and heavily cloudy sky with a shower -like rain, especially in the afternoon. The maximum values ​​are between 17 and 21 degrees Celsius. After a clear night with low temperatures between 3 and 8 degrees, Easter Monday follows with inconsistent weather. In the night, fog with visibility is also possible under 150 meters.

outlook for the coming days

A similar weather situation is predicted for the following days. For the time being, many clouds are still to be expected on Tuesday. Due to the progressive weather development, the sky can loosen up a bit against the end of the day. The temperatures remained between 16 and 19 degrees in the days afterwards, while the nights will be cool and partly foggy.

The weather forecasts for the next few days show a mixture of cloudy and sunny sections. A trend of precipitation and temperature development was published for Mainz and Saarbrücken with different probabilities. It remains to be seen how the weather will actually develop in view of these predicted conditions.