Predictions for Oktoberfest 2026 weather remain uncertain. Possibilities span a golden late summer to a sudden snowfall similar to 2002, Merkur reports. The Munich festival could see either pleasant autumn days or wintry conditions. The same outcome of 2002 would bring snow to the grounds.

Separately, Irish households are being told to perform a important home review before an unprecedented El Nino arrives. Irish Mirror carried the alert. The El Nino is described as unprecedented. No other weather details were provided.