Spain Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, and Andorra
This month in numbers
Spain experienced its warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 23.57°C, an anomaly of +5°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This marks the 1st warmest June in 86 years of records. The period of April–June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record for Spain, with an average temperature of 17.7°C, an anomaly of +3.1°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, and the April–June period ranked as the 2nd warmest globally.
What changed
Spain's exceptionally warm June contributed to a significantly warmer spring and early summer. The country's June anomaly of +5.05°C placed it as the 2nd warmest among 234 countries and regions for the month. This extreme warmth is part of a broader trend across Europe, which experienced its hottest June on record, with temperatures 3.06°C above average. Spain's 1-month anomaly was 2.49°C warmer than the European group average.
What’s driving change?
The intense heat experienced in Spain during June was largely driven by a persistent heat dome over Southern Europe, a phenomenon amplified by the ongoing weak El Niño conditions. El Niño typically brings warmer and drier conditions to the Mediterranean region during summer, increasing the risk of heatwaves and wildfires. Spain recorded its hottest June days on record on June 23 and 24, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 40°C. This extreme heat contributed to widespread dryness and a heightened risk of wildfires across the Iberian Peninsula. Spain experienced several significant wildfires in June and early July, including a blaze in Andalucia that burned over 36 square kilometres. Provisional figures indicate over 1,000 excess deaths in Spain attributable to the extreme heat in June.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Spain
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Spain – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Spain
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Csa · TemperateSpain has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±8.7°C) and a wet/dry cycle (5× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Mar (+14 mm, +21%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Spain
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Spain changing?
Spain is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Spain come from?
Climate data for Spain comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Spain climate data cover?
The Spain climate profile covers Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Spain
How often is the Spain climate update refreshed?
The Spain climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.