The summer of 2026 in France, exceptionally hot and dry, severely disrupted bee activity,…

The summer of 2026 in France, exceptionally hot and dry, severely disrupted bee activity, leading to a significant drop in honey harvests. Several honey flows were affected, raising concerns about the annual production.

With an average temperature of 24°C, +3.6°C above normal, this summer was the hottest recorded since 1900, far surpassing 2003 and 2022. Three heatwaves totaled 53 hot days, including one from June 17 to 30, the most intense since 1947. Nearly half the country reached or exceeded 40°C, breaking records with 178 instances above this threshold.