- After a variable spring, summer 2026 is shaping up to be warmer than usual, with temperatures above average.
- June will bring more warmth, and July and August will be the hottest, with days above 30°C and tropical nights.
- Local storms with hail and strong winds, as well as periodic cooling are also expected.
- Which regions of Europe will experience extreme heat and where will the risk of fires be greatest?
What will the weather be like for summer 2026? When will the heat come?
Spring 2026 remains a classic so far. After a rather warm and sunny March, a cool and windy April came. The weather forecast for the first long weekend of the season is also not optimistic. Temperatures will not be pleasant, and rain may occur in many areas. Forecasters indicate that the weather in May 2026 will be 10-13 degrees Celsius.
The latest weather models indicate that summer 2026 will be hot with temperatures slightly above normal. However, the deviation will not be high and may amount to as little as 1 degree Celsius. Similar data was presented by IMWM. According to their forecasts, June 2026 will be much warmer, but in July the weather will return to the average norm from recent years.
for summer 2026 indicate that we will have days with heat and temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. However, local cooling and gusty storms may occur. Tropical nights, i.e. nights when the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees, will also be more frequent, which can be troublesome, especially in large cities. After periods of heat, there will be storms with downpours, hail and strong winds. Flooding is possible locally. June may be more variable, with alternating warm days and colder periods, while July and August promise to be the most stable, but also the hottest months.
Weather for summer 2026 in Europe. Where will it be the warmest?
and the south of Europe is preparing for a real furnace. In Spain, Italy and Greece, temperatures may regularly exceed 35 degrees, and heatwaves will be longer than in previous years. Even record temperatures and an increased risk of forest fires are possible in some regions
Western Europe, including France and Germany, will also feel the effects of warming. Summer there is expected to be very warm, but more humid than in the south. This means frequent storms and heavy rainfall
In northern Europe, in Scandinavia, temperatures will be higher than usual, but without extreme heat. The summer there promises to be milder, although with more rainfall.
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