Cold Front Brings Winter Conditions to Germany in Mid-November 2025

Germany, which began November 2025 with unusually high temperatures reaching nearly 20 degrees Celsius in the south, is now facing a significant shift as a cold front moves in. According to weather reports, this front is dividing the country with milder air lingering in the southeast, while the northwest experiences colder, rainy conditions. Northern Germany’s temperatures have dropped, ranging between 5 and 9 degrees Celsius, and southern regions are seeing cooler highs between 11 and 17 degrees, especially along the Rhine.

This weekend, colder air is expected to spread westward, lowering temperatures further across North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. Snowfall is forecast in the Alps, with the snow line dropping to 300 to 500 meters as cold air from Scandinavia moves south at the start of next week. Nighttime frost and chances of snowfall in lower-lying areas are likely as the cold snap continues through the week. The ongoing weather division marks the end of the mild November conditions seen earlier this month, signaling a definite winter onset for much of Germany.

These developments highlight a sharp contrast from the exceptionally mild start to November, when southern Germany enjoyed spring-like warmth. The transition will impact daily life and travel for many, especially in regions now bracing for snow and colder temperatures.