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IPMA registers the hottest September month since 1931

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Briefings

IPMA reported September 2026 as the hottest month since 1931 in continental Portugal, with a maximum temperature of 31.03°C, 4.21°C above normal. The month featured two heatwaves affecting most of the country, while precipitation was significantly below normal at 12.7mm, representing 30% of the typical monthly total.

Key points

• September 2026 was the hottest month since 1931 in continental Portugal, with a maximum temperature of 31.03°C, 4.21°C above normal.
• The month experienced two heatwaves affecting most of the country, while precipitation was significantly below normal at 12.7mm, representing 30% of the typical monthly total.

Context

IPMA is the Portuguese meteorological agency responsible for climate monitoring and weather forecasting. This finding highlights extreme heat conditions in Portugal during September 2026, which is the fifth hottest September since 2000.

Limitations

Data covers only September 2026 for Portugal continental; other regions and historical comparisons are not included in this report.

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