High Summer Temperatures Return to Southern Sweden Next Week
Southern Sweden braces for a return of summer heat with temperatures up to 26°C next week.
Key Points
- • Temperatures in southern Sweden may reach 26°C next week.
- • Warmest temperatures expected in Götaland and southern Svealand.
- • Warm air is arriving from southern Europe, where highs may hit 36°C.
- • Forecast includes possible rain showers and uncertain end to the heat.
Southern Sweden is poised to experience a resurgence of summer heat next week, as temperatures are forecasted to reach as high as 26 degrees Celsius, particularly in regions such as Götaland and southern Svealand. This significant rise in temperature follows a brief spell of cooler weather. Meteorologist Toni Fuentes from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has noted that the warmest day is expected to fall on Wednesday, with the possibility of a few additional warm days thereafter, creating a welcoming change for many in the region.
The warm air is being drawn up from southern Europe, where countries like France could experience extreme heat, with temperatures climbing to 36 degrees Celsius. This has resulted in an orange heat warning in parts of France, reflecting the broader shift towards hotter weather across Europe. In Sweden, while the northwest of Götaland—areas such as Västergötland, Halland, and Dalsland—appears to be the most likely to enjoy the peak high temperatures, regions may also experience varying weather patterns, including the chance of clouds and rain showers interspersed with warmer days.
Fuentes has expressed that the forecast for how long the heat will last remains uncertain, though indications suggest it could linger throughout the week, potentially marking a notable shift towards stable summer conditions in the affected areas.