After a week that rewrote the record books, the Netherlands is heading for a sharp cooldown, with temperatures set to tumble by roughly 18 degrees Celsius to a far gentler 21 degrees, according to Weeronline.
However, that drop won’t land until after the weekend, so there’s still some serious sweating to do first.
Here’s how the next few days are shaping up, and when you can finally expect to feel human again.
When the cooldown actually arrives
The shift starts gently over the weekend. Saturday will still be tropical at 35 to 37 degrees in the east and southeast, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms later in the day.
And Sunday will turn heavy and muggy, with more showers on the way.
However, there’s a real turning point coming early next week. Monday will see temperatures reach up to 28 degrees inland, but from then on, highs will settle between 21 and 24 degrees for the rest of the week.
In other words, we’ll be back to more normal June weather. You’ll get the familiar Dutch blend of sun, cloud and the occasional shower, which after this fortnight will feel almost luxurious.
But first, we have to survive nearly 40 degrees
Before the relief, though, there’s the small matter of the hottest stretch the country has seen in years.
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Wednesday brought us the warmest June 24 on record, beating a mark that had stood for two decades. And Weeronline reckons more records could still be broken in the coming days.
Of course, Friday is the one to brace for. In Limburg, eastern Brabant and around the Veluwe, the mercury could climb to 38, even potentially passing 39 degrees.
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The wind changes direction too, which means the Wadden Islands and the north won’t escape this time. Weeronline also warns of smog, as the heat drags down air quality and can leave people with breathing trouble.
Today is no picnic either. Most of the country will sit between a sweaty 30 to 35 degrees, with the southeast baking at 36 to 37, and only the north getting off lightly at around 29, thanks to a northeasterly breeze.
So, how are you surviving this last brutal stretch? Counting the hours until that 18-degree drop, or quietly dreading the return of grey Dutch skies? Tell us in the comments!
