After weeks of rain and unstable weather, a strong high-pressure system will push temperatures above 20°C across most of the country
Spain Press Editorial Team
Spain is about to experience a sharp change in weather. Following weeks marked by rain and unsettled conditions, a stable high-pressure system is settling over the Iberian Peninsula, bringing a noticeable rise in temperatures from the weekend onwards. The peak will arrive on Monday, when large parts of the country will feel more like spring than late winter.
Weather models indicate an unusually warm air mass spreading across Spain. At around 1,500 metres altitude, temperatures are forecast to reach values roughly ten degrees above the seasonal average — a significant anomaly for the end of February. At ground level, this will translate into mild to warm conditions nationwide.
Most provincial capitals are expected to exceed 20°C, with even higher readings inland and in the south. In the southeast, temperatures may approach 29°C, levels typically seen in April or May rather than winter.
Northern Spain will also experience the unusual warmth, with cities along the Cantabrian coast potentially surpassing 20°C. In the Canary Islands, warm air arriving from North Africa will bring almost summer-like conditions in some areas, locally exceeding 30°C and accompanied by episodes of Saharan dust.
Cooler along the coast
Not all regions will warm equally. Along the Mediterranean coastline, the Gulf of Cádiz and parts of the Balearic Islands, sea breezes will moderate the temperatures. While inland areas may feel almost early-summer-like, coastal zones will remain noticeably milder due to the still-cold sea.
In Andalusia this contrast will be especially visible: short sleeves inland, but a cooler sensation near the shore.
Not the real start of spring
Despite the warmth, this does not mark the definitive end of winter. Short warm spells caused by high-pressure systems are common in February, and a slight temperature drop is already expected from Tuesday, particularly in southern regions.
Earlier pollen season
The recent heavy rainfall combined with the sudden rise in temperatures is likely to accelerate vegetation growth. As a result, the pollen season may begin earlier than usual — something many residents and expats in Spain could soon notice.
The meteorological spring officially begins on 1 March, but this year it appears to be arriving a few days ahead of schedule.
