Outlooks for Oktoberfest 2026 weather are still up in the air. Scenarios cover a golden late summer to a winter surprise similar to 2002, Merkur reports. The Munich event could see either pleasant autumn days or a sudden cold snap. The same outcome of 2002 would bring snowfall to the festival site.

Separately, Irish households are being told to perform a vital home check ahead of an unprecedented El Nino arrives. Irish Mirror shared the notice. The El Nino is described as unprecedented. No additional weather details were provided.