In a context of increasing variability, the weather forecast It has become key to making daily decisions and planning ahead, from what to wear to how to organize trips or outdoor activities.
With this objective, we gathered the most recent forecast for several areas of Spain, focusing on large cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Valencia and Bilbao, as well as on busy beaches, indicating temperatures, probability of rain, wind, UV index and sea state.
Overview of the weather in Spain
The whole country will show a clear contrast between the interior and the coast: the peninsular interior will experience intense heat with values close to 38–39°C and Very high UV, while the Mediterranean will remain stable, with clear skies and insignificant rainfallFor a more in-depth analysis, you can consult temperature records in Spain.
In the Cantabrian area, cloudy intervals will alternate with light showers, especially at the beginning of the period, accompanied by high humidity and moderate wind of north or south component depending on the day.
To minimize risks associated with radiation and heat, it is advisable to prioritize shadows and soft hours (early and late hours of the day), use high factor sunscreen and hydrate frequently.
On Atlantic and Canary Islands beaches the sea will present temperatures around 22°C and generally moderate waves, with prevailing NE or E winds and tides well marked to take into account for water activities.
Barcelona: forecast for the next few hours
During the day, Barcelona will reach a maximum close to 33°C, with cloudiness around the 17%, wind with gusts of up to 22 km/h and a very low chance of rain (approx. 1%). To better understand how climate change affects these forecasts, you can visit Spain's role in the face of climate change.
Towards evening a minimum around 24°C, cloudiness that can rise to 49%, streaks close to 17 km/h and no precipitation is expected (0%). In an area with Mediterranean influence, these conditions reinforce the importance of consulting the climate of Spain.
The radiation index UV can be set at 8, so it is recommended to limit exposure during central hours and wear glasses, a cap and Solar protection.
In the Barcelona area there are characteristics of climate continental mediterranean inland (hot, dry summers) and, to the north, more nuances damp; the rains tend to concentrate in winter and intermediate stations.
Andalusia and Levante: Malaga and Valencia, warmth and stability
In Malaga, the day presents clear skies, without rain (0%), with a maximum close to 31°C, minimum around 25°C and very low cloud cover (~1%). For an analysis of the impact of climate change on extreme temperatures in these areas, it is useful to review .
For the next day in the capital of the Costa del Sol, the thermometer could rise to 32°C of maximum and 24°C at least, with UV near 9, wind gusts that could reach 30 km/h by day and 22 km/h at night, and no precipitation is expected.
Valencia faces a day of heat marked with maximum up to 39°C and minimum about 26°C, daytime cloudiness around the 14% that could go up to 32% at night, 0% rain during the day (and barely 1% night), gusty wind that could be around 35 km/h by day and about 20 km/h at night, and UV index that can reach 9To learn more about how climate change intensifies these phenomena, visit the effects of climate change in Spain.
In Malaga a Mediterranean regime dominates with summers hot and humid; episodes of offshore (dry wind) can momentarily raise the temperature, while the Torrential rains are concentrated in a few days of the year.
The Valencian Community has a marked character Mediterranean type,, with mild winters and dry summers; in some inland areas they appear steppe conditions or semi-arid with little rainfall and thermal contrasts.
Beaches: Valdelagrana, Matalascañas and Playa del Inglés
Valdelagrana (Cádiz): today with atmosphere sunny, maximum near 28°C and minimum of 18°C, High UV, light rain (~10%), NE wind at about 15 km/h with gusts of 25 km/h, sea around 22°C y moderate swell; high tides at approximately 04:04 y 16:14, low tides on the 09:56 y 22:26.
Tomorrow in Valdelagrana it will continue clear, with 29/19°C, wind from the E about 12 km/h and streaks of 20 km/h, sea to 22°C and tides around the 04:39 y 16:49 (high tide) and 10:32 y 23:02 (low tide); the day after tomorrow the tides will rise clouds and the rain to ~20% with 27/18°C and SE wind 10 km/h (streaks of 18 km/h), always checking the weather forecast before planning water activities.
Matalascañas (Huelva): today with time stable and sunny, 28/18°C, pleasant feeling (~27°C), High UV, light rain (~5%), SE wind over 15 km/h (streaks 25 km/h), sea to 22°C, moderate waves and tides close to 05:55 y 18:08 (high tide) and 11:52 (low tide).
Tomorrow in Matalascañas it is expected clear sky with 29/19°C, feeling of 30°C, chance of rain ~10% and wind from the S to 20 km/h (streaks 30 km/h); the day after tomorrow there will be clouds with 27/17°C, rain ~20%, wind from the SW to 18 km/h (streaks 28 km/h), with the sea and waves remaining similar.
Playa del Inglés (Gran Canaria): today the sun will be shining protagonist with a maximum temperature of 28°C (feels like ~27°C), 0% rain, High UV, NE wind of 15 km/h (streaks 20 km/h), sea to 22°C and high tides near 02:00 y 14:12 (low tides 07:56 y 20:29). For beach protection, it is also important to consult beach safety measures.
For the next two days in Playa del Inglés the atmosphere remains clear, with highs around 27-26 ° C, 0% precipitation, NE wind between 18 – 20 km / h (streaks of 25 – 28 km / h) and temperate sea (~22°C), with tides adjusting according to tables (~02:36/14:47/08:31/21:05 and ~03:12/15:23/09:08/21:42)
Madrid: persistent heat wave
The capital faces several days with clear skies and maximums between 38-39 ° C, with minimum temperatures that will hardly drop below 23-24 ° C, which can complicate the night restTo better understand how to reduce the impact of heat, check out measures against vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.
The radiation index UV will be at very high levels (up to ~9), so it is recommended to avoid direct exposure to the sun between 12:00 and 16:00 hrs., in addition to using high protection cream, light clothing and cap.
The wind chill will be similar to the actual temperature in the central hours; it is advisable to limit physical exertion, seek ventilated spaces, and hydrate regularly.
Cantabrian: Bilbao with clouds and isolated showers
Bilbao begins the period with very cloudy sky and a chance of precipitation around 40%, with light accumulations (~0,3 mm), temperatures between 18°C y 29°C and humidity close to the 74%If you would like to delve deeper into the effects of global warming on the climate of different regions, you can consult the impact of climate change in Spain.
On the next day it will tend to clear, lowering the probability of rain to 20%, with values of 18-31 ° C, humidity close to 65% and a south wind is hovering 14 km/h (streaks 21 km/h).
The atmosphere will continue the day after tomorrow stable with scarcely 20% of precipitation, temperatures near 19-32 ° C, humidity of ~67% and a soft south wind, keeping the warm feeling in the central hours.
With this scenario, the country combines intense heat inside, dry stability in the Mediterranean and cloudiness with drizzle in the Cantabrian Sea, while the beaches show warm sea and moderate winds; it is advisable to check the weather report before leaving, to protect yourself from the Salt and adjust plans to less demanding hours.
