Temperatures of up to 39 degrees expected this week in the Netherlands: Here’s where it will be hottest

If you were dreaming of a fresh breeze, sorry to burst your cool bubble, it’s time to sweat it out. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are about to become the hottest trio of the year in the Netherlands so far.

Sunday night gave us a little break — a cool breeze, a gentle sigh — like the weather whispering, “brace yourself.”

According to AD, the week kicks off with a toasty morning: between 16 degrees up north and a balmy 22 degrees in the south. But don’t get too comfy, the real heat is just revving up. 😬

By the afternoon, things will start to cook. The sun will be blazing, except for a few sneaky veil clouds drifting in the west.

And what’s causing all this? Winds from the east are importing premium-grade oven air straight from central Europe. Thanks, neighbours.

30 is the new normal

In the centre and south, you’ll experience full-on tropical vibes this afternoon. Temperatures will reach 30 degrees and possibly even higher.

The coast gets a tiny break (thank you, sea breeze!) but even there, it will still be a sizzling 26 to 30 degrees. Basically, no one’s safe from the heat. 🥵

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As the sun dips, don’t expect much relief. Monday evening will remain sticky: temperatures will stay around 22 degrees up north and up to 29 degrees in the centre and south of the country. 

Only after midnight will things cool down with temperatures dropping between 14 and 17 degrees. So yes, it’s officially sleeping-with-the-window-wide-open weather.

Initially, Tuesday was forecast to be the sweatiest day of the year, with 30 degrees in Vlissingen and up to 36 degrees forecast in the South (yes, that’s you Maastricht).

Even the coast will be gasping with temperatures of 27 to 30 degrees.

But…

Wednesday will be the hottest 

Forget everything you thought you knew, Wednesday is coming in hotter than hot. Yes, there might be some showers sneaking in 🌧️, but until they do, we’re talking sauna energy.

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Humidity will skyrocket, and depending on when the rain decides to show up, temperatures could soar well above 30 degrees — and in Eindhoven, possibly a boiling 39 degrees. 😱

Coastal folks might get a little breather, but if the showers arrive fashionably late, the heat will go full drama queen.

Our tip? Hydrate like your life depends on it, slather on that SPF, and maybe rethink the jeans. 

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