What will the weather be like in Spain this Easter?
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If you're coming to Spain this Easter break or you live here and you'll be enjoying some time off from work, you'll want to know what the weather forecast is so you can plan accordingly.
Now that Easter week, known as Semana Santa in Spain, has officially begun in Spain, weather forecasts are a lot more accurate, so it's easier to plan for the holidays and decide how you want to spend your time off.
Unfortunately, according to Spain's state meteorological agency AEMET, it looks like the rain will return to Spain over Holy Week with cooler temperatures than the previous week and periods of instability.
The main exception, however will be Maundy Thursday April 17th, when the rainfall will ease and temperatures will rise.
Luckily Thursday is a holiday in most regions across the country, except Catalonia and Valencia.
Monday April 14th
The change in the weather is mostly due to an Atlantic front expected to arrive in Galicia this Monday April 14th, affecting the Iberian Peninsula until Wednesday and bringing widespread rainfall.
Rain will be more intense across the Galician coast and will be less likely and less intense in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.
But, rain is forecast for the Balearic Islands Monday morning, April 14th, as well as in the northeast corner of the peninsula, such as Catalonia and Aragón.
The weather is Andalusia is also likely to be rainier than usual throughout the week, apart from Thursday.
Strong winds are predicted for Galicia, the northeastern corner of the country and the Balearics in the early part of the week.
In the Canary Islands, meanwhile, there will be cloudy periods, with light rainfall in the northern mountainous islands, with occasional showers ruled out elsewhere, with little change in temperatures and moderate northerly winds.
Tuesday April 15th
On Tuesday, April 15th a drop in temperatures has been predicted. This will cause "significant snowfall" in the main mountain ranges, which will continue Wednesday, explained AEMET.
Wednesday April 16th
The wind will continue to intensify, with "likely coastal storms" in the Cantabrian Sea on Wednesday with some "very strong gusts of wind" not being ruled out in inland areas of the eastern part of the country.
In the Canary Islands, the trade winds will continue to blow, with a low probability of light rain in the north.
Thursday April 17th
On Thursday April 17th, the weather is set to improve with a break from the rain and a rise in temperatures across most of the country. The main exception will be in Galicia, where a new weather front is expected to approach.
Friday April 18th and Saturday April 19th
Looking ahead to Good Friday and Saturday, AEMET has predicted that this weather front will spread across the country, bringing yet more rain and a drop in temperatures to all regions.
In the Canary Islands, the trade winds will continue, and there is a "small chance of light rain" in the north of the archipelago.
Easter Sunday April 20th and Easter Monday April 21st
As for Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, AEMET have said "uncertainty is high", but that "most scenarios" indicate instability in the weather in the northern part of the country with probability of rain and even snow in mountainous areas.
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