Cooler Temperatures and Showers Headed for Málaga and Costa del Sol
It seems this September isn’t shaping up to be the sunny ‘Indian summer’ many in Málaga and the Costa del Sol had anticipated. Unlike previous years, cooler weather has already made an appearance, and the trend is set to continue. Spain’s state weather agency, Aemet, has warned that rain and storms are on their way, set to sweep across much of the Spanish mainland starting Wednesday. However, don’t expect Málaga to be drenched in downpours—rainfall here is likely to be modest.
While temperatures will dip, it won’t be frigid, but definitely cooler than usual. The week ahead will see daytime highs that barely reach 25°C, about 3°C lower than average for this time of year. At night, temperatures will settle between 20°C and 22°C. By Sunday, there’s a slight uptick on the horizon, with highs approaching 27°C, though the skies will remain cloudy.
Malaga Weather – Showers on the way?
The main weather drama this week? A chance of showers. The latest forecasts have been hinting at heavy rain along the Mediterranean coast, although the heaviest of it is expected to affect areas like the Levante region and Catalonia. What’s driving these weather patterns? According to local Málaga meteorologist José Luis Escudero, a “retrograde trough” is at play.
He explains: “A strong anticyclonic block is forming over the British Isles and Scandinavia, pushing a trough from east to west. Later, a ‘Dana’ depression is predicted to develop over northern Spain, though its exact position remains uncertain.”
The anticyclonic block is steering the storms from east to west, and while the resulting depression may graze Málaga, it’s unlikely to bring anything too severe. Escudero remains cautious, saying, “There may be some impact, but nothing too dramatic. These are typical autumn storms—like the ones we saw a few days ago—that could bring a few showers, but nothing major, unless we get a last-minute surprise.” If the rain does come, coastal areas are more likely to see it than inland regions.
As of yesterday, Aemet reported a 65-70% chance of rain in Málaga city between Thursday and Saturday.
Aemet Issues Advisory
In its latest advisory, Aemet confirmed the arrival of “rain and storms across large areas of the mainland.” While the Valencian region, Catalonia, Teruel, and the Pyrenees will be first in line to experience the wet weather starting Wednesday, Málaga may not see action until Thursday. The rain is expected to spread across the mainland in the afternoon, with northern, central, and eastern Spain facing the brunt of it on Friday and Saturday, possibly with hail in tow. By Sunday, the weather should begin to stabilize, bringing some much-needed relief after the stormy stretch.
So, while it may not be beach weather this week, you might want to keep an umbrella handy, just in case the skies open up!
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