As late autumn settles in, Spain experiences notable shifts in weather patterns. Meteorological authorities indicate a period of high atmospheric pressure taking hold, bringing drier skies, clearer conditions, and cooler nights. This shift marks a change from recent days, with a tendency toward calmer winds and more stable conditions inland across the country.
During this weekend a dominance of high pressure is expected to spread across the peninsula. The resulting weather will lead to a marked drop in precipitation and a brighter sky. Winds that had been steady in the previous days are forecast to ease, allowing night temperatures to dip further as cold air settles in.
Over the weekend, many interior towns could see temperatures fall below freezing at night, while daytime highs some days may climb above 20 degrees in certain areas. Forecasts suggest rainfall or snowfall will be limited, with light activity possible in selected zones; notable examples include parts of the northern mountains and elevated regions.
— Meteorological briefing
Cold and icy nights are increasing
Spain is preparing for a set of unusually cold nights this autumn. Across numerous cities, overnight temperatures are expected to reach freezing, with frost forming in several regions. These cold spells are anticipated to recur across different areas rather than being isolated incidents.
Although the wind weakens, the intrusion of cold polar air continues to influence the climate in many parts of the country. Mornings will remain cold, particularly in interior zones, even as daytime temperatures recover to more comfortable levels, potentially reaching around 20 degrees in some capitals, especially in the southeast and the Canary Islands.
Forecasts for the weekend point to typical late autumn conditions: temperatures aligned with the season, frost in mountainous areas, minimal rain in most regions, and only light showers perhaps in the Canary Islands and in the northern extremities of the peninsula. Morning fog may cluster in the interior.
— Official meteorology brief
Chance of rain is low
For rain the forecast remains largely dry in most autonomous communities. Between Thursday and Friday, isolated precipitation is possible, mainly as snow in higher elevations of the Cantabrian range and the Pyrenees. As fronts move through, occasional showers could touch the Balearic Islands on Saturday and parts of Galicia on Sunday. Occasional rain may also occur in the Canary Islands, particularly in its northern areas.
In those days, the winds will largely calm in many regions, although persistent gusts may remain in the north of Catalonia and parts of the Balearic Islands, notably Menorca. Moderate winds may sweep the Bosphorus region and there could be stormy intervals in the Ebro valley over the weekend.
In summary, although night temperatures will stay chilly, daytime conditions look milder and the probability of significant precipitation appears low for most areas.