The summer doesn't let go. When it seemed the time had come to put the matter to rest hot, Italy is preparing for a new outbreak: the weather the next few days will still be characterised by sunshine and temperature well above average, with tips up to 39 degrees. And the weekend it will be the hottest moment of this new phase.
From Thursday 3th to Wednesday 9th September in fact, it is expected sixth heat wave of the season. The North African anticyclone will strengthen again over the Mediterranean and cause temperatures to rise rapidly: in some areas, temperatures could reach up to 8 degrees above the seasonal average.
Weekend weather forecast: temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius: Here's where the heat will be the hottest.
The heat will increase starting from Friday, especially in Center-NorthIn the Po Valley, temperatures could reach 35-36 degrees, while similar temperatures are expected in the inland areas of Campania and on the major islands. On Saturday, the thermometer will rise further and Sunday will be the hottest day.
Le temperature will reach 35-37 degrees in the Po Valley, in the internal areas of the Centre and between Sardinia e Sicilia. To the South, especially in the Tavoliere delle Puglie, temperatures could reach 37-39 degrees. It will also be very hot in the mountains: in the Alps, at 1.500 meters, temperatures of around 26-27 degrees are expected, while at L'Aquila, Campobasso e Potenza temperatures can reach 34-35 degrees.
The Milan e Rome They will have to deal with very high temperatures. In Milan, temperatures are expected to reach 34-35 degrees, close to the record of 34,6 degrees recorded in Brera in September 2024. In Rome, temperatures could reach 35-36 degrees, approaching the record of 35,6 degrees set in 1982 and 2024.
In the evening and during the it will be night instead a little less hot Compared to the central summer months, however, the Po Valley could still experience some tropical nights, with lows above 20 degrees.
Weather, when everything changes: the turning point between September 9th and 10th
After days with the thermometer decidedly unseasonable, a turning point could finally arrive. The date to mark is September 9th, with a possible change of scenery between the 9th and 10th.
The high pressure could in fact leave room for fresher air Atlantic and North Atlantic, arriving first in the north and then across the rest of Italy. The transition could be rapid and decisive, with temperatures dropping below 30 degrees Celsius in many areas and the return of rain and thunderstorms, some of which can be intense. The contrast between the cooler air and the still-warm seas could also favor particularly strong thunderstorms, with the risk of cloudbursts.
But beware: it's not time to put summer away for good yet. Forecasts indicate a possible return of good weather as early as Friday September 11, with lower temperatures but perhaps still slightly above average.
The trends for the month remain oriented towards a September warmer than usual, while October could also maintain above-average temperatures. In short, autumn is trying to knock on the door, but first it will have to wait for yet another tail end of summer to pass: seven days of heat, a weekend of up to 39 degrees, and then the possible turning point of September 9-10.
