Spain will get a brief respite from the sweltering heat in the middle of the week. On Wednesday, an Atlantic front will move into the country, bringing lower temperatures, a change most noticeable in the northern regions. These areas may experience scattered thunderstorms, cloud cover, as well as hail and strong winds.
In Galicia and Asturias, temperatures will not exceed 22°C, while Santander can expect up to 23°C and Bilbao up to 26°C. In León, the air will warm to 30°C, and in Lérida, the thermometer will climb to 40°C. In Madrid, despite a slight cool-down, daytime highs will reach 34°C, in Valencia 31°C, and in Ciudad Real 38°C.
In the south of the country, in Andalucía, the cool-down will hardly be felt. In Córdoba and Sevilla, maximum temperatures will remain at around 42°C. Badajoz can expect up to 40°C, Jaén 38°C, and Murcia 36°C. Nighttime temperatures will also drop in most regions, but in the south and along the coast, they will remain high, rarely falling below 20°C. In the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands, nighttime values may exceed 25°C, and on the eastern islands of the archipelago, a dust storm is expected.
However, by Thursday, the weather will change again. The Atlantic front will give way to steady hot weather, and temperatures will start to rise, especially in the north. In some parts of the northeast and the Iberian mountains, brief rain showers and thunderstorms are possible, but overall, the heat will return to most parts of the country.
In Oviedo, temperatures will reach up to 26 degrees, in La Coruña — up to 29, and in Bilbao — up to 30. In Lleida, around 40 degrees is expected once again, and in León — up to 35. In Madrid, maximum temperatures will remain at 36 degrees, in Ciudad Real — 38, and in Valencia — 32.
The highest temperatures are still forecast for Extremadura and Andalusia. In Badajoz and Córdoba, thermometers will reach 42 degrees, in Sevilla — 41, in Jaén — 38, and in Murcia — 37. Nighttime temperatures will drop slightly in most regions, except for the archipelagos and the Mediterranean coast, where little change is expected. In the southern half of the country, nighttime temperatures will stay above 20 degrees, and in some parts of the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands — above 25.
Thus, after a brief respite, Spain will again be gripped by intense heat, increasing the risk of new wildfires and making conditions more difficult for residents and visitors.
