Mora
- Oct 1
Portugal records third-warmest summer since 1931 as August rain eases drought
Mainland Portugal recorded an average temperature of 23.17 °C during summer 2026, driven by two prolonged heatwaves before torrential late August storms brought total seasonal rainfall to 97% of normal.

- May 28
Western Europe swelters under record-breaking May heatwave as Italy declares red alert and France faces political backlash
A precocious 'heat dome' from North Africa has shattered May temperature records in Portugal and France, prompting Italy to issue its highest-level red alert for Rome and four other cities.