Portugal Breaks May Heat Record 40.3 C

Thairath•International•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Portugal experiences its hottest May day on record, reaching 40.3°C, amid widespread European heatwaves affecting Germany, Spain, Switzerland, France, and Italy, with educational disruptions in France.

•Portugal recorded its hottest May day with temperatures reaching 40.3°C in Mora, breaking the previous record of 40°C from May 2001 (2001).
•Europe is experiencing severe heatwaves affecting multiple countries, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, France, and Italy.
•France is holding high-stakes Baccalaureate exams amidst the heat, with some schools temporarily closing due to extreme indoor temperatures and sparking criticism from educators.
•The UN warns that global average temperatures are likely to remain at or near record highs for the next four years.

Overview

•On May 27, 2026, Portugal recorded its hottest May day with a temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius in Mora.
•This new record in Portugal broke the previous May record of 40 degrees Celsius set in 2001.
•Other countries in Western Europe, including Germany, Spain, and Switzerland, are facing severe heatwaves.
•Some areas in Portugal were predicted to exceed 35 degrees Celsius on May 28 and May 29, 2026.
•The French Council of Ministers is evaluating the country's preparedness for heatwaves.
•Italy has issued a red heatwave alert in Rome, with temperatures potentially exceeding 32 degrees Celsius on May 29, 2026.
•The Baccalaureate examinations in France will continue despite the heat, although some schools have temporarily closed.
•Nearly 80% of French secondary schools recorded temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius this week, impacting students and teachers.

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Key Quotes

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"Teachers are forced to bring their own fans."

บรรดาครู “ถูกบีบให้ต้องนำพัดลมส่วนตัวมาเอง”

Key Entities

Place

Portugal(โปรตุเกส)ℹ️

Country experiencing record-breaking heat in May.

Mora(โมรา)

Town in central Portugal where the record heat was recorded.

Germany(เยอรมนี)ℹ️

Country in Europe affected by heatwaves.

Spain(สเปน)ℹ️

Country in Europe affected by heatwaves.

Switzerland(สวิตเซอร์แลนด์)ℹ️

Country in Europe affected by heatwaves.

France(ฝรั่งเศส)ℹ️

Country facing heatwaves and holding educational exams.

Italy(อิตาลี)ℹ️

Country issuing heatwave warnings in Rome.

Rome(กรุงโรม)ℹ️

Capital city of Italy under a red heatwave alert.

Organization

Portuguese Meteorological Office(สำนักงานอุตุนิยมวิทยาของโปรตุเกส)

Weather agency providing temperature forecasts for Portugal.

French Council of Ministers(คณะรัฐมนตรีของฝรั่งเศส)

Government body assessing heatwave preparedness in France.

Education unions(สหภาพการศึกษา)

Groups in France criticizing the handling of the heat during examinations.

Teacher groups(กลุ่มครู)

Groups in France expressing concerns about heat conditions during examinations.

French Secondary School Union(สหภาพโรงเรียนมัธยมศึกษาของฝรั่งเศส)

Organization reporting on high temperatures in French schools.

United Nations(องค์การสหประชาชาติ)ℹ️

Global body warning about projected record-high global temperatures.

Person

Edouard Geoffroy(นายเอดูอาร์ เฌฟเฟรย์)

French Minister of National Education commenting on the examination conditions.