Date: September 4, 2026
Country: Italy
Category: Italy News / Weather

African High-Pressure System Keeps Italy in Summer-Like Heat

ROME: Italy is heading into another spell of unusually hot weather, with temperatures expected to remain well above normal across large parts of the country through the first week of September.

According to the latest weather assessment reported by Italian news agency ANSA, temperatures are expected to reach around 35°C to 37°C in several areas as a strong North African high-pressure system expands across the Mediterranean.

The warm conditions are forecast to continue through September 9, when cooler Atlantic air could begin moving into Italy and bring a noticeable change in weather conditions.

Friday, September 4, is expected to remain predominantly sunny across much of the country. Northern and central regions are likely to experience increasing warmth, while southern Italy will also remain hot, with only limited chances of rain in parts of Calabria.

Meteorologists say the current weather pattern is being driven by the strengthening subtropical high-pressure system. Some areas could see temperatures as much as several degrees above the seasonal average.

The prolonged heat is also expected to influence conditions over the weekend. Temperatures could rise further on Saturday, particularly in northern Italy and parts of the south.

However, the weather pattern may change sharply during the following week. Forecast models indicate that cooler air from the North Atlantic could weaken the high-pressure system after September 9, potentially bringing lower temperatures and a period of unsettled weather.

The expected transition is being closely watched because the country has already experienced several periods of intense heat this year.

For residents and visitors, the continued high temperatures mean that precautions against heat exposure remain important, particularly during the hottest part of the day.

Weather Outlook

Italy is expected to remain under the influence of the hot air mass until at least September 9. A possible arrival of cooler Atlantic air afterward could mark the end of the latest summer-like spell.