Berlin remains cool and gray today: The German Weather Service (DWD) expects highs around 8 degrees for Tuesday, November 3. Overnight into Wednesday, temperatures will drop to 5 to 1 degrees, with the threat of frost near the ground once again. The night leading into Tuesday was already frosty. The DWD had forecast lows of 4 to 0 degrees. The second night is also expected to be foggy, overcast, and heavily cloudy.
The Weather Through Wednesday
- Monday: heavily overcast, highs around 9 degrees, some rain in the Prignitz region
- Tuesday (today): heavily overcast, around 8 degrees, only scattered rain
- Wednesday: Cloudy, around 9 degrees, no rain
So the sun will hardly make an appearance, but it will remain mostly dry. Anyone traveling by bike or on foot will need a warm jacket rather than an umbrella. Ground frost means that the temperature drops below 0 degrees directly above the ground, even if the thermometer at chest height still reads above freezing. This affects balconies, patios, and gardens in particular.
Here’s what helps right now:
- Plants: It’s best to bring sensitive potted plants indoors or move them close to the house wall. A piece of fleece or an old cloth will protect flower beds overnight.
- Car: Allow a few extra minutes in the morning to clear ice from your windows. You should keep an ice scraper in your car now.
- Fog: On your way to work, you should drive more slowly and keep a greater distance from other vehicles. Cyclists and pedestrians are also harder to see in the dim morning light.
- Clothing: In the mornings and evenings, it feels significantly colder than the daytime highs would suggest. Layering is the best choice.
There are no signs of a rapid warming trend. Forecasts for the coming days show further drops in high temperatures: On Saturday, they’ll be around 6 degrees, and on Sunday, just under 5 degrees. Nights will then remain close to freezing.
