June 2022

In June we celebrate the start of summer.  The longest day of the year will be on 22 June, in Berlin the sun will rise at 04:43 and set at 21:33.
It is time to enjoy a beer after work in one of the many beer gardens or invite friends over for a braai.
You might also be invited to German Grillfest, be ready to see a lot of Sausages,  vegetables, and even cheese on the grill. 
To find out what rules are applicable when you have braai read more here. On this page, you will also find links on where to buy boeries and biltong.

It is also time to get your cozzies out as some public swimming facilities (Freibad) will be open. Other options are to swim at a beach, a baggersee or a lake.
Other outdoor activities that are very popular during summer are hiking and biking. There are many websites and apps available with easy-to-follow routes.

Unique weather conditions:

die Schafskälte – Between June 4th and June 20th (usually on the 11th of June), there is often a cold snap in Central Europe. The cool and humid air flowing in from the northwest causes the temperature to drop. When this happens, the weather changes significantly, which can lead to the first – severe – thunderstorms of the year and put a considerable damper a good summer lookout.

Folk saying (Bauernregel) Die Siebenschläferregel – “Ist Siebenschläfertag ein Regentag, regnet’s noch sieben Wochen danach”

According to this rule, the weather conditions that occur during the period around 27 June can significantly influence the weather for the rest of summer.