Forecast for Portugal's Weekend Weather
Portugal and Madeira Weather Forecast: Scorching Heatwave Hits Mainland, Milder Conditions in Madeira
Portugal and Madeira are bracing for a mix of extreme heat and milder temperatures over the coming days. While the mainland is experiencing a persistent heatwave, Madeira remains cooler with more cloudiness.
Portugal Mainland:
- North region: Expect highs around 29-30°C over the coming weekend (Saturday-Sunday), with lows near 14°C. Temperatures stay around these levels into midweek with intermittent cloud cover[3].
- Center region: Higher temperatures with highs near 41-40°C over the weekend and lows around 22°C at night. From Monday onwards, these high temperatures will persist, averaging highs near 36°C with some intermittent clouds[3].
- Lisbon and South regions: Weekend temperatures of 38-37°C with lows near 22°C. Clear skies or intermittent cloudiness are forecast extending into the early week while temperatures remain warm, near 28-33°C for highs[3].
- General Iberian Peninsula: Portugal is under a strong Heat Dome pattern causing a heatwave with daytime highs frequently reaching the upper 30s to low 40s °C, especially in southern and central parts of Portugal. This heatwave is expected to continue through at least mid-August with peak temperatures possibly in the low 40s °C[1][5].
Madeira:
- Temperatures are substantially milder and stable compared to the mainland.
- Current temperatures are about 22-23°C, with highs around 21-23°C for the coming days.
- Expect intermittent cloud cover and the possibility of some patchy rain, with partly overcast skies at times.
- Over the weekend, highs near 29 degrees with a decrease in cloud cover starting Monday. The warmest day forecasted within the next couple weeks is around 23°C[2][3].
The Algarve:
- The Algarve will have highs of 33 degrees on Saturday and 32 degrees on Sunday with clear skies[4].
The Azores:
- Rain is easing over the weekend, but heavy cloud and a chance of rain will still be present, with highs of 27 degrees[4].
Summary Table:
| Region | Weekend Highs (°C) | Weekend Lows (°C) | Notes | |----------------|--------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------| | North Portugal | 29-30 | 14 | Intermittent cloud cover | | Center Portugal| 41-40 | 22 | Very hot, high temps persist | | Lisbon | 38-37 | 22 | Cloudy skies, temps falling after weekend | | South Portugal | 33 | 22 | Clear skies, warm | | Madeira | ~29 | - | Intermittent clouds, mild temps | | The Algarve | 33-32 | 22 | Clear skies | | The Azores | 27 | - | Cloudy, chance of rain |
Overall, the main weather story is a strong, persistent heatwave over mainland Portugal due to a Heat Dome effect raising temperatures into the upper 30s and low 40s ºC, possibly extending into mid-August. Madeira remains cooler with temperatures in the low 20s ºC and more cloudiness[1][2][3][5].
In contrast to the scorching heatwave in mainland Portugal, weather forecasts for The Algarve indicate highs of 33 degrees on Saturday and 32 degrees on Sunday with clear skies. Meanwhile, Madeira maintains relatively mild temperatures, with forecasted highs near 29 degrees and intermittent cloud cover starting this weekend.
