Spain is bracing for another rise in temperatures just days after the latest DANA brought temporary relief. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) reports that a ridge of high pressure is moving over the northern half of the peninsula and the Balearic Islands, pushing daytime highs up quickly. This heatwave is expected to last until midweek. Maximum temperatures will exceed 35°C across large parts of the south, northeast, Madrid and Galicia, and reach 40°C in the Guadalquivir and Tajo valleys.
Monday will bring mixed weather: overcast skies and light rain in the Cantabrian region, lingering low clouds in the Strait, Ceuta and Melilla, and storm clouds developing over central, southern and eastern mountain areas as the day progresses. Aemet warns of possible heavy showers and thunderstorms, with strong winds and hail, especially in Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, the Baetic Systems, Cádiz and nearby areas, the lower Ebro, and the Pyrenees. Local downpours could bring 15 to 25 liters per square meter in an hour to provinces such as Cádiz, Málaga, Castellón, Teruel, Barcelona and Girona. The Canary Islands will see cloudy intervals and occasional rain on the mountainous islands.
Temperatures will climb across the interior, hold steady on the coasts and Balearics, and dip slightly in the Canaries. Nighttime lows will rise in central Spain, remain unchanged elsewhere and fall only in the north. Wildfire risk remains very high or extreme in Galicia, western Castilla y León, Extremadura, southern and eastern Castilla-La Mancha, eastern Andalusia, the Mediterranean area and the Balearic Islands. The Canary Islands, by contrast, face low to moderate fire risk. Weather alerts are active in ten regions, including yellow warnings for rain and storms in Andalucía, Aragón, Catalonia and the Valencian Community, and orange heat warnings in Andalucía.
High temperatures will persist on Tuesday in Galicia, much of central and southern Spain, the Ebro valley and Catalan depressions. Most areas will have clear or mostly clear skies. Some low clouds in the Cantabrian region and the Strait, Ceuta and Melilla are expected to clear. Afternoon instability could trigger isolated storms again in interior mountain systems and the Pyrenees. The Canary Islands may see more cloud and light rain on mountainous islands. Maximum temperatures will rise in the north, Málaga, the southeast and the Canaries, while the southwest and Balearics may see stable or slightly lower readings. Tropical nights, with lows above 20°C, will continue in the southwest, Mediterranean coasts and parts of the Cantabrian northeast. Some Mediterranean areas will not drop below 25°C. Wildfire risk remains high or extreme across much of the north, the Mediterranean, the Balearics, central Spain and Extremadura.
By Wednesday, a trough and an Atlantic front will approach, absorbing the remnants of the previous DANA and beginning a impressive shift in the weather. From midday, storm clouds will build across much of the peninsula. Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the Pyrenees, Baetic Systems, northern Iberian System and Cantabrian Mountains. Storms could bring strong gusts and hail, and may extend to lower areas or the southeast. The Canary Islands will again see cloudy intervals and possible rain on mountainous islands. Maximum temperatures will generally fall, but rise in Valencia, Catalonia and the Balearics, where highs could reach 38°C in Valencia and Alicante. Minimum temperatures will drop in Galicia, the Cantabrian region and the southwest, but rise elsewhere, bringing more tropical and torrid nights, especially along the Mediterranean coast and in the northwest.
On Thursday and Friday, a trough and a cold Atlantic front will bring a widespread drop in temperatures and rain to many parts of Spain. This follows a spell of unstable weather that, as previously reported in recent severe storm warnings for northern and eastern Spain, has kept much of the country on alert. The pattern shows how quickly Spain's summer weather can shift between heatwaves and storms, while wildfire risk remains. Residents and authorities will need to follow official advisories and local conditions in the coming days.
Aemet’s observation network lets users compare forecasts with weather measured at individual locations. Its station service publishes hourly observations, daily temperature extremes and precipitation totals. Stations including Mérida, Girona Airport, València, A Coruña Airport and Salamanca provide readings from regions covered by this forecast. These records document observed conditions, not predicted values.
In recent years, Spain has seen increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, often interrupted by short-lived unstable spells such as DANAs (isolated high-altitude depressions) and troughs. These patterns challenge emergency services and affect agriculture and tourism, as well as daily life. High temperatures combined with dry conditions and strong winds significantly raise wildfire risk, particularly in regions with dense vegetation or prolonged drought. Authorities continue to urge caution, especially in areas under weather alerts, and recommend following guidance on heat protection and fire prevention. Summer weather remains unpredictable, making timely information and preparedness impressive across the country.
