European cities weren't designed for heatwaves. Sightseeing is exhausting once the temperature hits 30°C. It's not likely to be cooler in 2023 so it might be best to rethink the timing of that holiday TravellerAU tripwiredAU
Europe is seeing a summer like no other. Vineyards in France are withering in the heat, canal barges are tied up along the Rhine, unable to sail along the river that has ceased to flow. In Italy, the delta of the Po has been inundated by salt water as the river level drops. Pictures have emerged showing Mediterranean beaches under a sky darkened by smoke from wildfires.
It's not likely to be cooler in 2023. The year 2020 was the warmest ever recorded in Europe. The summer of 2021 broke that record, and 2022's summer will probably set a new high. Given that the trend is toward hotter, drier summers, you can expect something similar in 2023. So what does this mean for a European holiday?
Timing matters Assuming mid-June to early September could be another scalding summer in Europe, it makes sense to holiday earlier or later. April to early June and mid-September to the end of October could be the sweet spots. If it's a holiday that involves trekking in Corsica or tackling the bike trail around Lake Constance, the extreme ends of those periods might be your best bet.
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