Ground frost and fog: Saxony is experiencing autumnal weather surprises!

Ground frost and fog: Saxony is experiencing autumnal weather surprises!

What is the weather doing this week? On October 3, 2025, the people of Saxony were happy about a mild autumn day with temperatures between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius in the lowlands. At the same time, there was a slight frost on the nights where the temperatures dropped below 0 degrees Celsius at night. It remained dry during the day, while the nights in the mountains even saw temperatures as low as -1.3 degrees, which we last saw at the end of September. [Sächsische] reports that after a dry and sunny September, in which Saxony was one of the sunniest regions in Germany with 177 hours of sunshine, there is now a change in the weather.

In September we enjoyed a monthly average temperature of 14.5 degrees, but there was also rainfall of 86 liters per square meter, which is above average. While midsummer reached its peak on September 20th with a maximum temperature of a sensational 31.9 degrees in Klitzschen, at the end of the month we experienced the first coolness with ground frost and fog in the valleys. Planned outdoor excursions could be somewhat hampered by the fog. [Meteoblue] warns that the weather is constantly changing and a hurricane hitting Scotland could also have an impact on our weather.

The weather forecast for the coming days

Temperatures this week are changeable and range between 12 and 16 degrees in the lowlands. In the coming nights the temperatures will cool to 6 to 2 degrees. Milder winds and an increase in clouds, particularly increasing rain, are expected from Friday. Gales from the southeast are expected and could also reach the inland areas from Friday evening. [Meteoblue] even predicts gusts of up to 100 km/h for the coastal regions. It's getting stormy!

September's outcome and likely weather patterns highlight the disruption caused by climate change. Extreme weather events such as heat, showers and thunderstorms are becoming increasingly common. [Statista] underlines that 16 of the warmest years have taken place in Germany in the last 20 years, and the year 2024, with an average temperature of 10.9 degrees Celsius, was the hottest since weather records began in 1881. It's not just the heat wave that's an issue. The amount of rain also varies greatly, which increases the risk of forest fires and causes periods of drought.

Current weather warnings

A look at the warning messages currently shows a high risk of forest fires in several districts of Saxony with warning levels of up to 5. It also leads to some fire brigade operations, for example in Dresden and Leipzig, where fallen trees and damage to vehicles and buildings occurred. Train drivers also have to prepare for closures. Replacement bus services are now being set up on the railway line between Freiberg and Flöha. The weather service therefore advises people to be more careful in nature and to monitor the weather conditions closely.

Overall, the coming days offer a colorful weather display entirely in the spirit of autumn. Whether in the flatlands or in the mountains, the reports are varied and it remains exciting to see what October has in store for us.