Rubén del Campo, spokesperson for the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), has confirmed that the Canary Islands will be facing a notable heatwave in the coming days. Temperatures are forecast to climb well above seasonal averages, with the south of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura expected to surpass 32ºC on Sunday and 34ºC on Monday.
General Outlook for Spain
Del Campo explained that overall, Spain will experience stable weather, although storms could develop in the northeast of the mainland, where they may be severe. Temperatures will rise gradually across much of the country, with the Guadalquivir Valley exceeding 36ºC this weekend and reaching up to 38ºC in Córdoba.
He noted that next week will begin with clear skies, scarce rainfall, and unseasonably warm conditions, even warmer than those forecast for the current weekend.
Forecast by Day
Friday, 12 September
- Weather: Rain in the Cantabrian region and instability in the northern Mediterranean, with heavy storms in Catalonia, southern Aragón, and northern Valencia. These storms may bring hail and very strong wind gusts.
- Temperatures:
- Above 32ºC in most of southern Spain.
- Up to 36ºC in the Guadalquivir Valley and Huelva coast.
- 38ºC possible in Córdoba.
Saturday, 13 September
- Weather: Severe storms in the Pyrenees, Catalonia, southern Aragón, and northern Valencia, again with the possibility of hail and damaging winds.
- Temperatures:
- 34–36ºC in the interior of Valencia, Murcia, and the Guadalquivir Valley.
- Temperatures rising in the east of the mainland.
Sunday, 14 September
- Weather: Largely stable and clear, except for humid winds from the Mediterranean, which will produce clouds and light rain in coastal areas and drizzle in Galicia.
- Temperatures:
- Slightly lower in the Mediterranean due to cloud cover.
- Rising in the north, especially in the Cantabrian region.
- Around 30ºC in Bilbao, 31ºC in Zaragoza and Madrid, 36ºC in Badajoz, Granada, and Seville, and 38ºC in Córdoba.
Monday, 15 September
- Weather: A front will bring light rain to the far north, with cloudy skies persisting in the Mediterranean.
- Temperatures:
- A sharp drop of 6–8ºC in the Cantabrian area.
- Elsewhere, temperatures will continue to rise slightly.
- Over 32ºC in the Ebro Valley and central regions, over 34ºC in the south, and over 36ºC in the Guadalquivir Valley.
Tuesday, 16 September
- Weather: Conditions will remain similar to Monday, but with a greater chance of storms in Catalonia.
- Temperatures:
- Likely to rise further by Wednesday, with “very warm” conditions for mid-September.
- In the Guadalquivir Valley, values may exceed 38ºC.
According to Del Campo, between Monday and Wednesday, daytime highs will be 5–10ºC above normal in much of the mainland, particularly in the centre and south. Night-time temperatures will be closer to normal but could still be uncomfortably high in some areas, leading to tropical nights in the Mediterranean and southern half of Spain.
Canary Islands Forecast
The Canary Islands will also see a marked increase in temperatures:
- Sunday, 14 September: Over 32ºC expected in the south of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.
- Monday, 15 September: Temperatures climbing above 34ºC in the same areas.
- Tuesday, 16 September: The peak of the heatwave, followed by a gradual decline in temperatures later in the week.
Looking further ahead, AEMET projects that:
- The week of 22–28 September will remain warmer than average, with little rainfall.
- For 29 September–5 October, although uncertainty remains high, conditions are again expected to be drier and hotter than normal.
The Canary Islands, alongside much of Spain, are heading into a new episode of intense late-summer heat, with temperatures unusually high for mid-September. While the mainland will contend with a combination of storms and extreme heat, the archipelago faces several days of persistent heatwave conditions that could last well into next week.
