Madrid is in for hot, sunny weather as the weekend approaches. The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) forecasts a steady rise in temperatures, with Friday reaching 30°C and warmer days to follow. With no clouds expected, the city will feel more like midsummer than early September.
Friday will bring lows of around 15°C and highs of 30°C, with clear skies all day. On Saturday, AEMET predicts a high of 31°C and a nighttime low of 16°C. Sunday will bring similar conditions, with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C under cloudless skies.
In early September 2026, Madrid entered a period of unusually hot and dry weather, with AEMET forecasting up to 36°C and issuing a yellow alert for high temperatures.
This stable, dry spell differs from conditions elsewhere in Spain. Murcia, for example, recently cooled off after overnight rain, as reported earlier. In Madrid, but, there is no sign of rain or relief from the heat, setting the capital apart from the rest of the country this week.
AEMET notes that forecasts may change, but the current pattern is clear: high pressure is expected to keep Madrid sunny and hot, with no weather systems likely to break up the sunshine. Anyone spending time outdoors should prepare for strong sun, especially in the afternoons. With no cloud cover, UV levels will be high, so anyone outside for long periods should use sun protection.
The return of the heat brings challenges. Prolonged high temperatures can strain city infrastructure and increase energy use for cooling, while also affecting people who are more sensitive to heat. These conditions are expected to last into mid-September, extending Madrid’s summer heat. AEMET’s data shows that the capital is in the middle of a late-season heatwave, with more sun on the way.
Information from Reuters, Spain recorded 61 days of heatwave conditions in 2026, the highest number ever observed in the country. The record figure reflects the exceptional nature of the current season and places Madrid's heat within a broader national context.
