An unprecedented heatwave shattered meteorological records across the Netherlands on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as nighttime temperatures tied historical highs ahead of projected daytime peaks of 38 degrees Celsius.
Data from weather website Weeronline indicated that overnight temperatures in Maastricht did not drop below 22.8 degrees Celsius during the night spanning Friday into Saturday.
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This measurement officially equaled the national nocturnal heat record for the month of June, which had been established just 24 hours prior in the North Limburg town of Horst.
Extreme atmospheric conditions are expected to persist throughout Saturday, with maximum daytime temperatures ranging from 33 degrees Celsius in western regions to 38 degrees Celsius in eastern and southeastern sectors.
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The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute has issued a code red weather warning for the provinces of Overijssel, Gelderland, Noord-Brabant, and Limburg due to dangerous solar intensity and subsequent thunderstorm risks.
Citizens are advised by the national weather institute to avoid direct sunlight, don protective apparel, and apply sunscreen to mitigate health risks.
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According to regional climate assessments published by NRC, the ongoing weather system officially registers as the most severe heatwave ever recorded in European history, with climate change identified as the underlying driver.
