Southern Europe is currently enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in popular holiday spots such as Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Since 2025-07-29 22:30:00, these extreme conditions have triggered multiple wildfires across Sicily, Greece, and France, severely impacting the region.
- Zuid-Europa ervaart extreme hitte boven 40 graden
- Bosbranden verwoesten honderden hectares in Frankrijk
- Griekenland vraagt EU om extra blusvliegtuigen
- België kent wisselvallig weer met buien
- Temperaturen stijgen in België vanaf volgende week
- Tropische hitte in België blijft voorlopig onzeker
In France’s Cournonsec, near Montpellier, a wildfire consumed over 300 hectares—equivalent to more than 640 football fields. Greece has even requested additional firefighting aircraft from the EU to combat the growing fires. Meanwhile, Belgium has experienced a contrasting summer, marked by heavy rain and cooler temperatures, dampening the holiday mood.
With the heatwave persisting in the south and unpredictable weather at home, what can Belgians expect in the coming days? Here’s a quick look at the latest forecasts and local impacts.
What does this mean for Belgium’s summer outlook amidst the ongoing European heatwave? Despite the current unsettled weather, the forecast offers hope:
- Temperatures will linger around 21–22°C until early August.
- Showers and cloud cover will alternate with sunny spells, avoiding continuous rain.
- From mid-next week, drier and sunnier conditions will return.
- Temperatures could climb to a pleasant 24–27°C, though tropical heat remains uncertain.
As the summer progresses, will Belgium enjoy a more stable and warmer spell? Keep an eye on updates and plan your outdoor activities accordingly to make the most of the improving weather conditions.
