Spain is preparing for a significant weather shift this weekend, characterized by a stark contrast in temperatures across the country. Inland cities are expected to experience chilly mornings, with temperatures dropping as low as 3°C in Ávila and around 4°C in Segovia. Meanwhile, Burgos, León, Salamanca, and Huesca may see temperatures hovering around 5°C, indicating a cold start to the day.
Conversely, southern Spain will experience much warmer conditions, with cities like Seville and Huelva predicted to reach 31°C. Other southern cities such as Granada, Málaga, and Almería could see highs of around 27°C, while Cádiz and Córdoba are expected to reach approximately 28°C. This sharp temperature variation across the country means that residents and visitors may need to adapt their clothing choices throughout the day, starting with warm attire in the morning and switching to lighter outfits by the afternoon.
In addition to the temperature changes, weather warnings are in effect for several regions, particularly along the Mediterranean coast and in southern Spain. These include alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and rough seas. Girona’s coastline, for example, faces difficult marine conditions with orange warnings for strong winds and waves reaching three to four meters. Menorca could experience even more severe conditions, with waves of four to five meters expected, accompanied by strong northerly winds. Other areas under weather alerts include parts of Mallorca, Ceuta, and Lanzarote.
These adverse weather conditions may disrupt ferry services and affect outdoor activities such as coastal walks and beach visits. Travelers and residents are advised to check local forecasts and heed warnings before making plans.
As the weekend progresses, temperatures are expected to rise again, with warmer air spreading across much of Spain starting October 12. Cities like Badajoz, Córdoba, Huelva, Ourense, and Seville could see temperatures exceeding 30°C, while Madrid may reach around 25°C. This return of warmer conditions is anticipated to bring temperatures above the seasonal average, making parts of Spain feel more like late summer rather than autumn in the coming days.