The Netherlands recorded its warmest September 30 since measurements began in 1901, with temperatures reaching 24.5°C, according to RTL.nl. The previous record, set in 1975, was broken, De Telegraaf reports.
The milestone comes amid an unusually warm stretch of late-September weather across the country. On September 29, Eindhoven reached 28.6°C, breaking that day's record, according to Brabants Dagblad. Forecasters had suggested Wednesday could bring another record, with AD.nl reporting a chance of 28°C.
The warm spell is expected to end abruptly. De Telegraaf reports that showers will bring the summer-like conditions to a sudden close.
The records add to a pattern of late-season heat in the region, though the source material does not provide further historical context or attribution for broader climate trends.
What to watch next: whether the incoming showers mark the end of the warm period or whether further records follow in early October.
