Spain Weather Forecast for 26 May 2026: Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures Across the Country

National Overview

Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued its forecast for Tuesday, 26 May 2026, predicting a day of largely settled and warm weather across the country. From the northern coast of Asturias to the southern shores of Andalusia, the dominant theme will be clear or slightly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to be generally high, with many locations seeing the mercury rise above 30 degrees Celsius, particularly in inland and southern regions.

Regional Highlights

In the southern city of Estepona (Málaga), a mostly clear day is anticipated, with maximum temperatures reaching 27 degrees by 19:00 and light easterly winds. Further east in Málaga city, the day will start with some clouds before clearing completely, with highs also around 27 degrees. Inland, Murcia will enjoy a completely clear day with a high of 31 degrees. The northwest will also see fine conditions; Vigo (Pontevedra) is forecast to have a mostly clear morning and a cloudless afternoon, with temperatures peaking at 26 degrees.

Central and Northern Conditions

In the Castile and León region, Salamanca will experience a clear start to the day, though some high clouds are expected by nightfall. The city is set to be one of the hottest locations, with a maximum temperature of 32 degrees. In the northern principality of Asturias, Oviedo will see a mix of slightly cloudy and clear intervals, with a high of 30 degrees. Nearby Siero and Gijón will also be mostly sunny, with maximums of 32 and 30 degrees respectively.

Looking Ahead

1. May 26, 2026Clear or slightly cloudy skies nationwide. Highs of 32°C in Salamanca and Siero, 31°C in Murcia.
2. May 27, 2026Storms and rain forecast for Salamanca, Oviedo, Siero, and Gijón from midday. Siero to reach 35°C.
3. May 28, 2026Low chance of rain in Salamanca, Oviedo, and Siero. Temperatures drop slightly, e.g., 29°C in Oviedo.
4. May 30, 2026Weekend begins: Murcia to hit 38°C. Cloudy with light rain in Oviedo and Siero (23°C).
5. May 31, 2026Sunday remains warm in the south (Málaga 32°C, Murcia 37°C). Cooler in the north with cloudy intervals.

The settled weather is forecast to continue into Wednesday, though some changes are on the horizon. While many areas will remain clear, AEMET predicts that Salamanca and several Asturian locations, including Oviedo, Siero, and Gijón, could see storms and rain developing from midday. Temperatures are expected to climb further in many places, with Siero potentially reaching 35 degrees and Oviedo 34 degrees.

Weekend Outlook

The outlook for the coming weekend suggests the fine weather will largely hold. Both Saturday and Sunday are expected to be slightly cloudy or clear in most locations. Southern cities like Málaga and Murcia will see temperatures soar, with Murcia potentially hitting a scorching 38 degrees on Saturday. In contrast, Asturian cities like Oviedo and Gijón will be cooler, with cloudy skies and even light rain forecast for Saturday.