Forecasts for Oktoberfest 2026 weather remain uncertain. Possibilities cover a golden late summer to a winter surprise similar to 2002, Merkur reports. The Munich celebration could see either pleasant autumn days or early winter weather. A rerun of 2002 would bring flurries across the event area.

Separately, Irish households are being told to perform a key house inspection before an unprecedented El Nino arrives. Irish Mirror carried the alert. The El Nino is described as unprecedented. No additional weather details were shared.