Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 Nice-Weather Probability

Now that we have all made it home from Graspop Metal Meeting, it is safe to say we survived a scorching and stormy edition in Dessel. This year was significantly hotter than the usual Belgian June, with temperatures consistently staying about ten degrees above the typical baseline. We kicked things off on Thursday with a beautiful, dry heat of 31°C that felt like a t-shirt weather dream. However, Friday turned quite oppressive as the humidity kicked in, making that 33°C feels-like a stifling 37°C before a proper downpour arrived to soak the grounds. Saturday gave us a brief window of relief with only a few passing showers, but Sunday finished with another round of persistent rain and heavy air that felt much hotter than the mercury suggested. If you packed plenty of sunscreen and a reliable poncho, you likely fared well despite the sweat and the occasional mud. Even the nights remained unusually warm, meaning those thin sleeping bags were finally enough for once. It was a weekend of extreme highs and high humidity, making for a gritty but legendary atmosphere in the pits.

Updated Jun 27, 2026