The current European heatwave looks likely to ease starting Friday , with temperatures gradually declining after the peak at the weekend in parts of central and eastern Europe. Some areas, especially Germany and nearby countries, may stay very hot through the weekend before conditions improve early next week.

What the reports say

  • Western Europe has already seen record or near-record temperatures in France, the UK, Spain, Germany, and Denmark.
  • The heat is expected to move east, with severe conditions in Germany, Poland, Croatia, and Hungary later in the week.
  • One forecast summary says temperatures in many countries stay in the 40s Celsius until Tuesday.

Practical read

If you want the shortest answer: a few more days of dangerous heat, then a gradual cooldown beginning Friday for some places, with the heat lingering into early next week in others.

Safety note

This is a serious heat event, with reported deaths and widespread heat alerts, so cooling, hydration, and limiting outdoor exposure are important while the peak continues.

TL;DR: The heatwave is probably not over yet; expect the worst through the weekend, then a slow easing from Friday into early next week depending on location.