Hellfest 2026 Nice-Weather Probability

Well, we survived another legendary Hellfest in Clisson, and what a scorcher it turned out to be. Looking back at the weekend, it was significantly hotter and much drier than the mild June weather we usually expect in the Loire region, with barely a drop of rain to settle the dust. We kicked things off on Thursday with a heavy, humid heat that felt like a stifling 37°C, making the tiny afternoon shower feel like it evaporated before it even hit the ground. Friday and Saturday were arguably the most comfortable days for the mosh pit, though with the sun out it still felt well over 30°C in the thick of the crowds, requiring constant sunscreen and hydration. The real test of endurance was Sunday, the absolute outlier of the weekend, where the mercury hit a brutal 37°C but actually felt like a blistering 39°C due to the intense sun. Even the nights stayed warmer than usual, so while the tents weren't freezing, the lack of a breeze meant it was definitely t-shirt weather from dawn until long after the final headliner finished. If you brought your heavy boots and leather jackets, you probably spent the weekend dreaming of a cold misting fan, but at least we didn't have to deal with the typical Clisson mud. I hope you all kept your water bottles full and found some shade under the trees in the Kingdom of Muscadet to survive that final heatwave.

Updated Jun 27, 2026