Seville residents have faced forty-five degrees in the shade during the first week of September, as the city recorded Spain’s highest temperature during this stretch. The heat has been relentless, with no sign of relief yet.
Other towns in Andalusia have also seen temperatures spike, but Seville’s figures stand out for their intensity. Only Andújar and Montoro, which saw similar extremes in June, have come close this year.
On September 4, Spain equaled its all-time September temperature record when 45.7°C was recorded in El Granado, in Huelva province. The reading matched the national record set in Montoro in 2016, information from AEMET.
Juan del Pino of AEMET, Spain’s meteorological agency, says these temperatures are impressive, though not unprecedented for Seville in September. Past records show the city has faced similar heat before, but the timing and duration of this episode set it apart.
Locals describe the heat as oppressive. Air conditioning runs constantly, and most people avoid going outside during the hottest hours. The city’s public transport and healthcare systems are under strain as officials monitor health risks.
The same pattern is unfolding across Andalusia. Towns throughout the region are reporting higher-than-average temperatures, part of a broader trend toward more frequent extreme weather. Similar conditions have been seen elsewhere in Spain, including Valencia, where recent climate extremes have increased demand for real-time weather data and rapid local responses.
In early September 2026, AEMET issued orange and red alerts for parts of Andalusia, including Seville and Córdoba, as forecasts predicted temperatures of 40 to 43°C. The agency said such values had occurred before in September, but the timing and intensity of this episode were unusual. Authorities linked the situation to increased wildfire risk and pressure on daily life across several Spanish regions.
Despite the severity of the heat, experts such as Juan del Pino say this is not the worst September on record. The data shows this year’s figures are high, but not without precedent. The intensity and timing, along with the effects on daily routines, are a clear warning for the region.
Seville’s experience this September shows how challenging it is to adapt to extreme weather in southern Spain. How the city copes will depend on immediate action and long-term planning. As the heat continues, the need for resilient infrastructure and strong public health measures is increasingly urgent. The heat is familiar, but the strain on daily life and city systems is real, and episodes like this are expected to become more common.
