Predictions for Oktoberfest 2026 weather are still up in the air. Potential outcomes span a sunny autumn stretch to a sudden snowfall similar to 2002, Merkur reports. The Munich celebration could see either warm autumn conditions or early winter weather. A repeat of 2002 would bring snowfall to the festival site.

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