Else Beekman
While much of mainland Spain is set for a wet and chilly Easter Week, some regions in the far southeast and the Canary Islands are expected to see little to no rain, according to forecasts from eltiempo.es.
The faithful, brotherhood members, and penitents may have to contend with umbrellas and cold weather as they take part in Easter processions across most of the country. Weather agencies expect rain throughout Holy Week, except for Thursday, when a brief respite will bring drier conditions and a slight rise in temperatures.
Where is rain least likely?
Although no area will be completely spared, precipitation will be weaker and more scattered in some parts of the country, particularly in eastern regions. The areas with the lowest probability of rainfall include:
- The far southeastern coast of the mainland, especially Murcia, Almería, Granada, Málaga, and the coastal stretch of Alicante
- Much of the Canary Islands, particularly the southern and eastern areas
- Parts of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, including Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona, Castellón, Valencia, Alicante, and Murcia
Rain and cold will dominate this year’s Easter period, marked by general atmospheric instability. A mass of polar air combined with a new Atlantic storm system is expected to cause significant weather fluctuations throughout the week.
Brief reprieve on Maundy Thursday
Thursday is likely to offer a short-lived break from the rain, with dry weather forecast in most areas. Only Galicia is expected to see significant showers. Meanwhile, light and isolated rainfall may occur in western parts of Castilla y León, Extremadura, and Andalucía.
From Good Friday onwards, rain is set to return to most of Spain. However, it should remain largely dry in Catalonia, the Valencian Community, Murcia, eastern Castilla-La Mancha, and Andalucía. Weather models also predict little rain in the Balearic and Canary Islands.
Heavy rain and flooding hit parts of Spain since Palm Sunday
Since Palm Sunday, several parts of Spain have experienced intense rainfall, leading to flooding and travel disruption. On the island of Lanzarote, flash floods caused by torrential downpours inundated streets. These damaged properties, particularly in Arrecife and surrounding areas. Emergency services were deployed to assist with water removal and to ensure public safety.
Elsewhere, northern and central regions of the mainland, including parts of Galicia, Asturias, and Castilla y León, have seen persistent rain and plummeting temperatures. These are further complicating Easter Week travel and outdoor plans.
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