Weekly forecast for Spain: Rain in several cities, followed by improving conditions

Weekend rain in Madrid, Barcelona and Seville

On Sunday, October 18, and Monday, October 19, Madrid, Barcelona and Seville have a high chance of rain, while Bilbao remains mostly dry. On Sunday, a trough brings occasional rain to Barcelona (70%), low pressure brings rain and clouds to Madrid (70%), and Seville also sees occasional rain (70%), with highs of 16°C to 26°C. Bilbao is sunny (20%, 18°C). On Monday, with no change in pressure, Barcelona rises to 80%, its highest value; Madrid falls to 40%, Seville to 60%, and Bilbao remains dry (16°C).

Gradual improvement from Tuesday to Thursday, with rain returning in Bilbao

Conditions improve in Madrid, Barcelona and Seville from Tuesday, October 20, to Thursday, October 22; Bilbao sees a renewed spell of rain on Wednesday, October 21. On Tuesday, with low pressure holding over Madrid and Bilbao and another system moving northeast across Seville, Barcelona turns sunny (60%), Madrid falls to 30%, Bilbao rises to 20% and Seville drops to 20%, with highs of 17°C to 23°C. On Wednesday, with no change in Madrid and Barcelona and a ridge near Seville, skies clear in all three cities (10%); Bilbao sees rain (60%, 17°C). On Thursday, with a ridge to the north, all four cities are sunny (10%), with highs of 18°C to 24°C.

Sunny conditions hold on Friday and Saturday

On Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, Madrid, Barcelona and Seville have sunny skies (10%). Bilbao remains partly cloudy, with a slightly higher chance of rain on Saturday, October 24. Highs on Friday, October 23, are 20°C in Madrid, 22°C in Barcelona and 25°C in Seville. Bilbao sees sun and occasional clouds and remains dry (20%, 23°C). On Saturday, October 24, highs rise to 21°C in Madrid and 26°C in Seville, while Barcelona falls to 21°C. All three cities have sunny skies, with a 10% chance of rain. Bilbao is cloudy with occasional sunshine, with a 30% chance of rain and a high of 19°C, cooler than the other provincial capitals.