Spain Weather – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:43:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png Spain Weather – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Heatwave in Spain peaks this week with 44°C readings – AEMET focuses alerts on interior, South and East coasts https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/21/heatwave-in-spain-peaks-this-week-with-44c-readings-aemet-focuses-alerts-on-interior-and-south-and-east-coasts/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/21/heatwave-in-spain-peaks-this-week-with-44c-readings-aemet-focuses-alerts-on-interior-and-south-and-east-coasts/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:35:53 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=572085 Spain is entering a time to start keeping an eye on the weather and look out for alerts from AEMET, the official Spanish meteorological service, for decisions of outdoor life, travelling, and making plans during potentially dangerous weather events. High readings will increase markedly from Sunday, June 21, in numerous zones. Valleys such as the Guadalquivir may see local peaks of 42ºC…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/21/heatwave-in-spain-peaks-this-week-with-44c-readings-aemet-focuses-alerts-on-interior-and-south-and-east-coasts/feed/ 0 First intense heatwave of Summer 2026: Spain braces for 42ºC in Malaga, Granada and Murcia https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/18/first-intense-heatwave-of-summer-2026-spain-braces-for-42oc-in-malaga-granada-and-murcia/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/18/first-intense-heatwave-of-summer-2026-spain-braces-for-42oc-in-malaga-granada-and-murcia/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:50:31 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571915 Those across southern and eastern Spain face an unrelenting assault of extreme heat from this weekend as the country confronts its first official heatwave of the summer. Forecasters at AEMET, the official Spanish state meteorological department, warn of persistent high temperatures that could break records for the time of year in several provinces, with peaks pushing toward 42ºC in spots and very…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/18/first-intense-heatwave-of-summer-2026-spain-braces-for-42oc-in-malaga-granada-and-murcia/feed/ 0 Spain travel warning: Jaen flooding provokes pre-emergency warnings & new storm alerts today https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/17/spain-travel-warning-jaen-flooding-provokes-pre-emergency-warnings-new-storm-alerts-today/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/17/spain-travel-warning-jaen-flooding-provokes-pre-emergency-warnings-new-storm-alerts-today/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:13:48 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571756 Jaen activated a pre-emergency phase on Tuesday afternoon, June 16, after a sudden downpour dumped more than 30 litres of rain in just 20 minutes across the city. No injuries were reported, thankfully, yet streets, basements and garages suffered major flooding. Emergency teams including firefighters, local police and civil protection handled 110 calls reporting water entering homes…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/17/spain-travel-warning-jaen-flooding-provokes-pre-emergency-warnings-new-storm-alerts-today/feed/ 0 Weather shock for Spain: cold air mass sparks dangerous storms after heatwave break https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/15/weather-shock-for-spain-cold-air-mass-sparks-dangerous-storms-after-heatwave-break/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/15/weather-shock-for-spain-cold-air-mass-sparks-dangerous-storms-after-heatwave-break/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571508 Spain’s national meteorological agency AEMET has issued weather warnings across eight autonomous communities as a cold air mass moving into the upper atmosphere triggers widespread instability following recent high temperatures. Andalucía, Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Galicia and the Community of Madrid are all under yellow-level alerts for thunderstorms.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/15/weather-shock-for-spain-cold-air-mass-sparks-dangerous-storms-after-heatwave-break/feed/ 0 AEMET warns of a weekend weather shift across parts of Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/12/aemet-warns-of-a-weekend-weather-shift-across-parts-of-spain/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/12/aemet-warns-of-a-weekend-weather-shift-across-parts-of-spain/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:20:29 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571362 If you’ve got plans outdoors this weekend, you’ll probably want the sunscreen close by. After a few slightly cooler days in parts of Spain, temperatures are climbing again and some of the country’s hottest spots could be back near 40C over the next couple of days. That’s the good news if you’re heading to the beach. The less predictable part of the forecast arrives later in the day.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/12/aemet-warns-of-a-weekend-weather-shift-across-parts-of-spain/feed/ 0 Spain’s costas bask in perfect June weather as temperatures hit sweet spot https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/10/as-the-cold-blob-discussion-continues-hows-spains-weather-approaching-mid-june/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/10/as-the-cold-blob-discussion-continues-hows-spains-weather-approaching-mid-june/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:05:49 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571214 Beach weather has settled across much of southern and eastern Spain this week, with sunshine, warm temperatures and calm conditions expected to continue across many of the country’s most popular coastal areas. From the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca to Murcia, Almeria and the Balearic Islands, residents and holidaymakers can expect the kind of classic June weather that brings packed terraces…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/10/as-the-cold-blob-discussion-continues-hows-spains-weather-approaching-mid-june/feed/ 0 Southern Spain braces for warm start to week with North-South temperature divide https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/07/southern-spain-braces-for-warm-start-to-week-with-north-south-temperature-divide/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:16:10 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570974 Spain’s weather forecast delivers some mixed conditions this week as southern regions enjoy continued warmth while a cooler Atlantic air mass approaches from the north. Sunny intervals dominate Costa del Sol on Monday with highs reaching 27°C. Patchy cloud cover appears on Sunday across temperatures between 25°C and 29°C. Conditions warm further on Tuesday with readings between 28°C and 30°C…

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]]> Spain weekend forecast: Heat builds in the south while rain and cool air hit the north https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/05/spain-weekend-forecast-heat-builds-in-the-south-while-rain-and-cool-air-hit-the-north/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/05/spain-weekend-forecast-heat-builds-in-the-south-while-rain-and-cool-air-hit-the-north/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570895 As we approach the end of the first week of June, the weekend is set to turn markedly warm, setting us up for the start of the summer ahead. Rising temperatures are expected across much of the south and interior, while stable Mediterranean conditions will dominate the east coast, and a cooler, wetter pattern will persist in the far north. Friday begins with a clear split between regions.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/05/spain-weekend-forecast-heat-builds-in-the-south-while-rain-and-cool-air-hit-the-north/feed/ 1 Spain weather: Heatwave eases midweek but storms expected in the north https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/03/spain-weather-heatwave-eases-midweek-but-storms-expected-in-the-north/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:28:01 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570737 Following several days of yellow alerts for unseasonably high temperatures, Spain’s state meteorological agency AEMET has forecast a welcome slight easing of the heat across much of southern and eastern Spain this midweek. On Wednesday, June 3, temperatures in the Vega Baja area of the south Costa Blanca are expected to reach around 31ºC, while the Costa del Sol and much of the South Coast will…

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]]> Yellow heat alerts activate on Tuesday for the Costa del Sol, Murcia and Costa Blanca https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/01/yellow-heat-alerts-activate-on-tuesday-for-the-costa-del-sol-murcia-and-costa-blanca/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/01/yellow-heat-alerts-activate-on-tuesday-for-the-costa-del-sol-murcia-and-costa-blanca/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:03:58 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570513 AEMET, the Spanish state meteorological agency, has placed the Costa del Sol and Granada coast under official yellow alerts for extreme heat on Tuesday, June 2. Parts of Murcia and Alicante Province face the same warning as temperatures climb to their highest point of the week before easing. Yellow alerts cover the Costa del Sol and Granada coast on Tuesday, with expected highs near 34ºC.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/01/yellow-heat-alerts-activate-on-tuesday-for-the-costa-del-sol-murcia-and-costa-blanca/feed/ 1 Spain weather forecast: Record warm Mediterranean & Heat Dome bring midsummer feel for June’s arrival https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/29/spain-weather-forecast-record-warm-mediterranean-heat-dome-bring-midsummer-feel-for-junes-arrival/ Fri, 29 May 2026 07:57:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570370 High pressure associated with the current heat dome continues to dominate conditions across the Mediterranean coastal belt in Spain for the weekend ahead. Coastal Spain from the Costa del Sol to the Costa Blanca and Mallorca will experience continued midsummer-like warmth, according to AEMET, the state meteorological service. Abnormally high sea surface temperatures are set to add even more…

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]]> Spain prepares for a hotter than usual summer with storms and extreme heat https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/spain-prepares-for-a-hotter-than-usual-summer-with-storms-and-extreme-heat/ Thu, 28 May 2026 19:24:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570346 A lot of people across Spain have already started saying the same thing lately : ‘We’re still in May… so how is it already this hot?’ After weeks of unusually high temperatures, packed terraces and heavy afternoons that already feel closer to July than spring, forecasters now believe summer 2026 could become even tougher than many people expected. According to the latest outlook discussed by…

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]]> AEMET warns violent dry storms could hit these parts of Spain within hours https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/aemet-warns-violent-dry-storms-could-hit-these-parts-of-spain-within-hours/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/aemet-warns-violent-dry-storms-could-hit-these-parts-of-spain-within-hours/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 09:40:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570181 A lot of people across Spain are looking outside right now and thinking the same thing : It feels like July arrived a month early. The heat has become intense surprisingly fast, terraces are already packed in many cities and temperatures in some areas are moving dangerously close to 40C even though summer has not officially started yet. But meteorologists are now warning that the real danger…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/27/aemet-warns-violent-dry-storms-could-hit-these-parts-of-spain-within-hours/feed/ 4 Spain heatwave intensifies as heat dome sends Costa and Mallorca temperatures towards 40c https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/heat-dome-in-spain-from-mallorca-to-costa-del-sol-facing-scorching-temperatures/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/heat-dome-in-spain-from-mallorca-to-costa-del-sol-facing-scorching-temperatures/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 09:26:56 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569909 Spain’s developing heatwave is now intensifying rapidly, with a powerful heat dome pushing temperatures sharply higher across large parts of the country this week. Popular holiday areas including the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Mallorca and Murcia are preparing for some of the hottest conditions seen so far this year, with inland areas forecast to approach 40C by the weekend.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/25/heat-dome-in-spain-from-mallorca-to-costa-del-sol-facing-scorching-temperatures/feed/ 2 Spain heatwave 2026: When the next extreme temperatures could hit and which areas may suffer most https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/19/spain-heatwave-2026-when-the-next-extreme-temperatures-could-hit-and-which-areas-may-suffer-most/ Tue, 19 May 2026 07:20:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569007 Spain could be edging closer to its first major heatwave of 2026, with forecasters increasingly monitoring a sharp rise in temperatures expected to develop across parts of the country over the coming days. After weeks of rain, storms and unusually cool conditions for May, weather models are now pointing towards a very different pattern as hotter air begins building across the peninsula.

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]]> Spain is about to swing from cold rain to 34C heat and tropical nights https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/17/spain-is-about-to-swing-from-cold-rain-to-34c-heat-and-tropical-nights/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/17/spain-is-about-to-swing-from-cold-rain-to-34c-heat-and-tropical-nights/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 11:47:18 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569246 A lot of people across Spain were still reaching for jackets and umbrellas this week. Some areas in the north were dealing with heavy rain almost every day, while parts of the Pyrenees even saw fresh snowfall after a burst of cold air moved down from the north. In Catalunya, Galicia, Cantabria and Castilla y León, the weather felt far more like early spring than the second half of May.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/17/spain-is-about-to-swing-from-cold-rain-to-34c-heat-and-tropical-nights/feed/ 1 Arctic blast to bring chilly nights to Spain in mid-May with yellow alerts for high winds – Here’s where https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/13/arctic-blast-to-bring-chilly-nights-to-spain-in-mid-may-with-yellow-alerts-for-high-winds-heres-where/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:20 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569012 Unseasonably arctic air masses from near Greenland are currently racing towards the Iberian Peninsula at high speed and are due to bring with them a dramatic weather transformation starting Thursday. Temperatures are predicted to fall sharply on Thursday in the northern third and interior zones, where declines turn pronounced quickly. The drop will be so steep that freezing air will blow into…

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]]> Weather for the week ahead in Spain – Pollen counts high, but what of the rain? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/11/weather-for-the-week-ahead-in-spain-pollen-counts-high-but-what-of-the-rain/ Mon, 11 May 2026 07:52:44 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568753 Those in Mediterranean Spain will benefit in the next few days from near-perfect spring temperatures, so this is the time to get things done. Plenty of opportunities arise for outdoor activities in comfortable conditions. Calm and pleasant weather sets the tone at the start of the week across many locations, as everyone prepares for hotter conditions that are expected to begin early in June.

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]]> Snow may return to Spain next week after sudden Arctic weather warning https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/09/snow-may-return-to-spain-next-week-after-sudden-arctic-weather-warning/ Sat, 09 May 2026 12:17:07 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568664 After weeks of storms, heavy rain and unstable weather, Spain could now be heading towards another sharp change with forecasters warning that Arctic air may bring an unusually cold spell next week, including fresh snow in mountain areas. Weather models followed by meteorologists at Meteored suggest temperatures could plunge again from the middle of next week as a ‘nortada’ pushes colder air…

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]]> Spain just recorded its hottest April ever and summer has not even started https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/08/spain-just-recorded-its-hottest-april-ever-and-summer-has-not-even-started/ Fri, 08 May 2026 21:07:13 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568592 Spain has officially lived through its hottest April since records began in 1961, after temperatures across the country climbed to levels normally expected in early summer rather than spring. According to Spain’s state meteorological agency AEMET, the average temperature across mainland Spain reached 15.1°C in April 2026, breaking the previous record set only three years ago.

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]]> Spain hit by surprise winter comeback as polar air freezes May temperatures https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/06/spain-hit-by-surprise-winter-comeback-as-polar-air-freezes-may-temperatures/ Wed, 06 May 2026 09:58:33 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568401 People across Spain who had already switched to spring clothes and started planning beach weekends may want to grab their jackets again. Forecasters are warning that a cold weather system carrying polar air will send temperatures tumbling across much of the country over the next few days, with some areas expected to feel unusually cold for May. In parts of inland Spain…

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]]> Storms dominate northern Spain, but what about the Mediterranean? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/04/storms-dominate-northern-spain-but-what-about-the-mediterranean/ Mon, 04 May 2026 17:37:39 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568258 This week Malaga province welcomes warmer air as terral winds push temperatures above 25 degrees on Tuesday. Terral is when the warm air from inland Spain blows towards the coast, usually bringing dry air in and raising the temperature. Two local towns will rank among the warmest spots across the whole of Spain during this period. Records show 25.3 degrees in the city centre of Malaga…

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]]> Storms, heat, and instability: Jorge Rey predicts May weather before AEMET https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/30/storms-heat-and-instability-jorge-rey-predicts-may-weather-before-aemet/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:40:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567947 Thanks to an ancient way of predicting weather patterns, young meteorological prodigy Jorge Rey has released a forecast for the whole month of May across Spain before even AEMET (the Spanish State Meteorological Agency) could. Jorge Rey forecasts the arrival of instability across the country, which could bring potentially very strong storms to Spain in the month of May. According to Jorge…

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]]> Where the rain and storms will be this May bank holiday weekend https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/30/where-the-rain-and-storms-will-be-this-may-bank-holiday-weekend/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:32:28 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567916 Holidaymakers heading to Spain’s Mediterranean coasts this weekend should be prepared for a damp start to the holiday. Severe storms and heavy rain showers are forecast to sweep across eastern and southern provinces, potentially disrupting travel plans and outdoor celebrations at the beginning of the the long break. National meteorological agency AEMET has issued alerts concerning an atmospheric…

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]]> Orange weather alerts hit five regions as storms, hail and flash flood risk spread across Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/29/orange-weather-alerts-hit-five-regions-as-storms-hail-and-flash-flood-risk-spread-across-spain/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:22:55 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567811 Large parts of Spain are facing a stormy Wednesday, with Madrid and four other regions under orange weather alerts as heavy rain, hail and strong wind threaten to disrupt travel, outdoor plans and the evening commute. Spain’s state weather agency AEMET has warned that some areas could see up to 30 litres of rain per square metre in just one hour, enough to trigger local flooding in a short space…

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]]> How’s the weather for seeing out the end of April and welcoming May in Spain? https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/27/hows-the-weather-for-seeing-out-the-end-of-april-and-welcoming-may-in-spain/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:12:34 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567583 Spain’s State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has shared an outlook of mostly mild but some changeable conditions across southern and eastern regions this week, a week that is due to welcome a fresh wave of tourists getting away for the long May bank holiday weekend. Mild daytime highs will hover between a very pleasant 21 and 28 degrees Celsius in popular areas while overnight lows settle…

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]]> Yellow warnings active – What the weather means for your weekend plans https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/yellow-warnings-active-what-the-weather-means-for-your-weekend-plans/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/yellow-warnings-active-what-the-weather-means-for-your-weekend-plans/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:39:27 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567423 Spain is due to have a short break from recent dry spring weather. A small cut-off low-pressure system will bring atmospheric instability, especially in coastal areas. Showers are due to develop mainly on Saturday before conditions ease again during Sunday. Very cloudy skies are likely to cover most areas on Saturday with occasional showers that turn locally heavy in places.

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/24/yellow-warnings-active-what-the-weather-means-for-your-weekend-plans/feed/ 1 New DANA targets seven areas in Spain as storms and hail risk intensify https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/22/new-dana-targets-seven-areas-in-spain-as-storms-and-hail-risk-intensify/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:39:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567205 A new weather system is set to hit Spain today, with forecasters warning that a developing DANA will bring intense storms, possible hail and strong wind gusts across several regions. Unlike recent short-lived alerts, this episode is being driven by a more unstable air mass, raising the risk of sudden downpours and localised disruption. According to AEMET, Spain’s official weather authority…

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]]> Spain May bank holiday weather alert as rain threatens getaway plans and sunshine splits the country https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/21/spain-may-bank-holiday-weather-alert-as-rain-threatens-getaway-plans-and-sunshine-splits-the-country/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:59:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=567040 Anyone already dreaming about Spain’s May bank holiday weekend in 2026 may need to check the map before booking. Early forecasts suggest persistent rain could affect Galicia and parts of northern Spain from 1 to 3 May, while much of the south and Mediterranean coast may enjoy calmer and brighter conditions. With Labour Day falling on a Friday this year, millions will have a long weekend…

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]]> Calima Alert: Saharan dust brings heat and haze to southern and eastern Spain this week https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/20/calima-alert-saharan-dust-brings-heat-and-haze-to-southern-and-eastern-spain-this-week/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:03:46 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566949 Forecasters from Spain’s state meteorological agency AEMET warns of a subtropical air mass advancing on southern mainland Spain today with associated calima and unusually high temperatures for the month of April. Clouds of calima are moving northward from recent dominance over the Canary Islands to influence sectors of the peninsula by Monday afternoon, April 20, according to the latest…

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