Vienna Records 40 Degrees Celsius for the First Time as Heatwave Persists

Vienna has officially broken the 40-degree Celsius mark for the first time in recorded history, as a relentless heatwave grips Austria. The capital city registered a scorching 40.0 degrees Celsius on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surpassing all previous temperature records.

The heatwave's peak on Sunday saw Austria's all-time temperature record narrowly missed, falling just 0.5 degrees short of the 40.5 degrees recorded in 2013. Vienna's previous record of 39.5 degrees, also set in 2013, was broken earlier in the day when the thermometer hit 39.8 degrees in the Stammersdorf district.

Neighboring countries also experienced record-breaking heat, with Germany reaching 41.7 degrees in Brandenburg and the Czech Republic recording 41.1 degrees in Doksany. Forecasters predict that while the extreme heat will slowly subside, temperatures will remain high early in the week, with a significant risk of severe thunderstorms, including heavy rain, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

Relief is not expected until Thursday, when daily high temperatures are forecast to finally drop below 30 degrees Celsius. Until then, residents are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat and potential storm activity.