Andalucia has begun its exit from one of the longest and most punishing heatwaves in decades, but the respite won’t be equal across the region.
On Tuesday, temperatures dropped across much of the region, with highs settling at 37C in Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada, 35C in Almeria and Jaen, 34C in Huelva, and 31C in Cádiz.
Malaga was the exception, with the dreaded terral winds sending the mercury soaring to near 40C,
State weather agency Aemet confirmed on social media that while the heatwave – lasting a brutal 16 days – is officially over, this summer is almost certain to go down as one of Spain’s two hottest ever recorded, surpassing even the infamous scorcher of 2003.
Whether 2025 overtakes 2022 as the hottest summer in history now depends on the final stretch of August.
Rain on the horizon
On Thursday, August 21, the weather in Andalucia is expected to bring cloudy intervals and the chance of afternoon showers in the far east, with Granada’s high-altitude towns like Trevelez facing a 55% chance of rain.
Almeria looks set for more substantial downpours, particularly in Albox (90%), Gergal (65%) and the provincial capital (60%).
Forecasts also point to possible thunderstorms on Friday, August 22, with rain probabilities of 95% in Trevélez (Granada) and Gergal (Almeria).
Temperatures here are expected to hover between 29C and 35C, before ticking upwards again from Monday, August 25.
While much of the region basks in cooler conditions, Malaga city will continue to suffer from terral winds through Wednesday, keeping highs around 36C.
On the other side of the region, the eastern fringe of Almeria remains under Aemet warnings due to oppressive warmth and strong winds.
Despite these isolated episodes of rain and local warnings, forecasters insist the coming days will bring greater stability across Andalucia, with a generalised cooling trend.
The real uncertainty lies in the final days of the month, which could decide whether 2025 cements itself as Spain’s hottest summer on record.
Read more Andalucia news at the Spanish Eye.
