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Heat gives a break but 40ºC are back: see how the weather will be this week

Notícias de Coimbra8 September 2026 at 10:04

Portugal will have a week marked by strong weather contrasts. The Portuguese mainland will be affected by these temperature variations, with heat dominating most of the period.

According to available information, intense heat will give a momentary reprieve, providing some relief from the high temperatures. However, this pause will be brief, as 40 degrees Celsius are forecast to return.

The weather forecast indicates that this week will be characterized by these oscillations between periods of greater freshness and the return of very hot weather. Citizens should be prepared for these sudden changes in weather conditions.

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