Germany lightning map
Continental summer thunderstorms build across Germany from May to August, strongest over the south.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Germany — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Germany
Germany's thunderstorms are a continental summer story. From May to August, heat building over the interior — and humid air drawn up from the south and west — fires afternoon and evening storms, strongest over the southern uplands and the Alpine foreland around Munich. These storms can bring intense lightning, hail and squalls with little warning, so the live distance to the nearest strike and whether it is approaching matter more than any monthly average.
- Peak season
- May–August
- Region
- Europe
Cities in Germany
Lightning safety in Germany
When storms build across Germany, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a country-wide count. Follow the 30-30 rule: if thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, get indoors, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out. StrikeCast surfaces the live distance and trend so you can act before the storm reaches you.
StrikeCast app
Distance & alerts — in your pocket.
Distance to the nearest strike, a storm card on your iPhone Lock Screen (iOS 18+), and a free alert for one place you save anywhere in Germany.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Get the iPhone app
Point your phone camera at the code. It opens StrikeCast on the App Store.
Free · iPhone and iPad
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Germany?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, updated continuously, to show how far away the nearest strike is and whether it is approaching or moving away. Save any city in Germany in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Germany?
Lightning is most frequent May–August in Germany.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Germany?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. StrikeCast's live distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.