Forecasts for Oktoberfest 2026 weather are still up in the air. Scenarios span a warm late-summer spell to a winter surprise similar to 2002, Merkur reports. The Munich festival could see either pleasant autumn days or a sudden cold snap. The same outcome of 2002 would bring snow to the grounds.

Separately, Irish households are being told to perform a key house inspection before an unprecedented El Nino arrives. Irish Mirror published the warning. The El Nino is labeled without precedent. No additional weather details were shared.