The period of unseasonable September heat in Spain is coming to an end. In the coming days, people across the country will experience a noticeable drop in temperatures, and long-awaited rain will return to regions that have seen little precipitation for some time.
The past week has been especially hot: in some parts of the south and center, thermometers rose above 35°C, and in certain areas of Andalucía and Extremadura, temperatures nearly reached 38°C. Meanwhile, a dusty haze covered the Canary Islands, and the sky over much of the Iberian Peninsula remained cloudless. However, fresh Atlantic air is now approaching, promising long-awaited relief.
Meteorologists report that temperatures will fall most sharply in the northern and central regions—a drop of 6 to 10 degrees compared to previous days. Cities that recently saw highs close to 35°C can now expect maximums of 26–27°C. Along the Cantabrian coast and in Galicia, daytime temperatures may even dip below 25°C, marking a stark contrast with the recent heat.
Southern regions will cool down more gradually, but the heat will recede there as well. In Andalucía, maximum temperatures will drop to around 30°C, already a welcome change after peaks near forty degrees. On the Canary Islands, the decrease won’t be as pronounced, but it will become somewhat cooler, and the airborne dust will begin to clear.
The drop in temperatures comes not only with cooler weather but also with the return of precipitation. In the northern regions, especially in Cantabria, Navarra, La Rioja, and some parts of Aragón, rain and thunderstorms are expected, in some areas accompanied by intense lightning activity. Localized heavy showers are possible in the Pirineos, which could be quite intense.
Meteorologists note that this shift in weather marks the end of an extended summer that began in early September. While it is not yet a full transition to autumn, the cooler temperatures and rainfall in the northern regions will bring an atmosphere many have been waiting for. Over the coming week, temperatures will remain within seasonal norms, and skies will often be overcast. Spain is preparing for change: umbrellas will be needed again in the north, light jackets in the center, and heat will finally give way to the much-awaited coolness.
