Spain is preparing for a significant weather shift this weekend as temperatures plunge in some areas before rising dramatically. Inland cities like Ávila are forecast to experience chilly mornings with temperatures dropping to 3°C, while Segovia could see lows around 4°C. Other cities, including Burgos, León, Salamanca, and Huesca, are expected to have similarly cold starts to the day, with temperatures hovering around 5°C.
In stark contrast, southern regions of Spain will remain warm, with cities like Seville and Huelva anticipated to reach highs of 31°C. Granada, Málaga, and Almería are projected to experience temperatures around 27°C, while Cádiz and Córdoba may see highs of approximately 28°C. This sharp contrast means that residents and visitors might need to dress warmly in the morning but switch to lighter clothing by the afternoon, depending on their location.
Alongside these temperature fluctuations, weather warnings are in place for heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and rough seas in several regions, especially along the Mediterranean coast and southern Spain. Girona’s coastline is under orange warnings for strong winds and waves reaching three to four meters, while Menorca could face waves up to five meters, driven by strong northerly winds. Parts of Mallorca, Ceuta, and Lanzarote are also under alerts for wind, rain, or thunderstorms.
These adverse conditions could impact ferry services, coastal walks, beach visits, and other outdoor activities, prompting authorities to advise travelers to check local forecasts and warnings before making plans. Despite the initial cold snap, temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend as warmer air spreads across much of Spain from October 12. Cities such as Badajoz, Córdoba, Huelva, Ourense, and Seville might exceed 30°C, while Madrid could reach around 25°C.
The return of warmer weather is predicted to bring temperatures above seasonal averages in many areas during the following days. Despite the brief cold spell, Spain’s weather may feel more like late summer than autumn in parts of the country next week, offering a respite from the early autumn chill.