Highest temperature in Paris on August 18?

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Market context

The highest temperature forecast for Paris on 18 August 2026 remains uncertain, with current meteorological models showing considerable variance across European weather services. August typically brings warm conditions to the French capital, with historical daily maxima ranging from 24°C to 28°C during this period, though extremes have occasionally exceeded 30°C during heat waves. The 0% crowd probability suggests traders are either awaiting firmer forecast data or treating this as a placeholder market pending seasonal pattern updates closer to the date.

Historical August temperatures in Paris reveal that readings above 28°C occur roughly one year in three during mid-August, whilst temperatures exceeding 32°C remain relatively uncommon outside significant heat-wave events. The 2003 European heat wave produced August readings near 35°C in Paris, establishing the upper boundary for extreme scenarios. Current atmospheric patterns and long-range ensemble forecasts from Météo-France and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts will become increasingly reliable from early August onwards, typically narrowing the forecast cone by 3–5°C as the settlement date approaches.

Traders should monitor European heat-dome development and Atlantic weather patterns through July and early August, as these drive whether August 18 falls within a typical warm spell or an exceptional heat event. Météo-France's monthly outlooks, updated around the 10th of each month, provide the most granular guidance for French territory. The resolution will depend on recordings from Paris-Le Bourget Airport Station specifically, meaning urban heat-island effects and local conditions at that station take precedence over broader Paris readings.

Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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UK Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I pay tax on prediction market profits in the UK?

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How do I deposit on Polymarket from the UK?

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