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Mainland Portugal recorded its warmest September since 1931, driven by two successive late-summer heatwaves, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA). Average maximum temperatures reached 31.03 degrees Celsius, exceeding seasonal norms by 4.21 degrees. The weather agency also reported below-normal rainfall across most of the mainland throughout the month.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) confirmed that mainland Portugal entered a meteorological drought during July, which was the driest month of the century. The period included a heatwave that set new absolute temperature records across the country.
A red warning is the highest alert level issued by Portugal's weather agency, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA), used when conditions pose a very high risk to life and property. Under a red warning authorities may close roads, suspend transport and advise people to avoid coastal and flood‑prone areas, so follow civil protection instructions during the Friday–Saturday storm period.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) confirmed that the El Niño climate phenomenon has begun. Experts predict the warming of Pacific waters will remain strong and persist until early 2027, potentially impacting global weather patterns.
A red warning is the highest alert level issued by Portugal's weather agency, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA), used when conditions pose a very high risk to life and property. Under a red warning authorities may close roads, suspend transport and advise people to avoid coastal and flood‑prone areas, so follow civil protection instructions during the Friday–Saturday storm period.
The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) reported that the heatwave experienced in May was the second longest and second most intense since records began. The event lasted 9.5 days, trailing only a 9.7-day heatwave recorded in 1964.
A red warning is the highest alert level issued by Portugal's weather agency, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA), used when conditions pose a very high risk to life and property. Under a red warning authorities may close roads, suspend transport and advise people to avoid coastal and flood‑prone areas, so follow civil protection instructions during the Friday–Saturday storm period.
An analytical look at Portugal's shifting climate patterns, the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves, and the immediate meteorological shifts impacting the region.
In the south, maximums could reach 29 degrees. In the north and centre they will be lower.
Meteorological analysis explains the atmospheric conditions preventing rainfall in Portugal for the upcoming six days.
Maximum temperatures will remain above average for this time of year at least until the weekend, and could reach 29°C in the south, meteorologist Patrícia Gomes tells Lusa. “«”A slight The post Temperatures may reach almost 30ºC in coming days appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Unseasonably warm weather is being experienced across Portugal as temperatures hit 29 degrees Celsius during the autumn season.
An update on the rising temperatures across Portugal and the duration of the current unseasonal warm spell.
Temperatures are set to reach nearly 30 degrees Celsius in late October; learn about the expected duration of this warm spell across the country.
Temperatures will be higher in the southern region, while they will be slightly lower in the north and centre. According to the IPMA, the highest values are expected to persist until Sunday and Monday.
Maximum temperatures will remain above the seasonal average until at least the weekend, potentially reaching 29 degrees Celsius in the south, according to meteorologist Patrícia Gomes of the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). While higher temperatures are expected in the south, the north and centre will see temperatures around 20 degrees or slightly higher. These conditions are expected to persist until Sunday or Monday, with a gradual decrease forecast for early next week. No rain is expected until at least Sunday or Monday, with clear skies and light winds from the east.
Temperatures are expected to remain higher than the seasonal average, with certain regions recording peaks of 29 degrees Celsius.
No rain is expected until at least Sunday or Monday, and the sky will be mostly clear or cloudless over the next few days.
Warm weather is set to continue at least until the weekend, with temperatures expected to drop thereafter. The values are two to five degrees higher than is typical for this time of year.
Maximum temperatures will remain above the seasonal average until at least the weekend, potentially reaching 29 degrees Celsius in the south, meteorologist Patrícia Gomes told Lusa.
Meteorologist Patrícia Gomes indicated that maximum temperatures are above what is normal for this time of year.
Halloween and All Saints' Day, the end of October and the start of November, will be warm by day and cold by night. But the first week of the new month will bring cold weather, and rain will arrive in the second.
Meteorologist Marta Godinho discusses the long-range weather forecast for Portugal, indicating a possible change in conditions starting in early November.
Temperature records indicate that September 2026 reached the highest heat levels recorded in mainland Portugal since 1931.
The heat will increase over the next few days, especially in Alentejo, but mornings and nights will remain cold. Find out what the weather will be like in the coming days.
A summary of the temperature trends across mainland Portugal during the final week of October, with highs reaching 28 degrees Celsius.
Unseasonably warm weather with clear skies is expected to persist across Portugal for the next few days.
Meteorologist Marta Godinho predicts a potential return of rainy weather patterns across Portugal during the month of November.
The anticyclone continues to prevent the arrival of rain, while thermometers will fluctuate over the next few days. See the forecasts for the coming days.
Home News Weekend weather forecast Weekend weather forecast Warm days, but cold nights By TPN, in News · 27 Oct 2026, 15:03 · 0 Comments Credits: TPN;Author: Bruno G. Santos; Lisbon: Saturday will not be very cloudy, with warm temperatures reaching 27 degrees and dropping to 16 degrees at night.
Rain only in Minho, and very little, this Tuesday, as temperatures drop slightly. Afterwards, temperatures will rise to 30ºC for the end of October. And only in early November will there be changes.
After the hottest September since records in Portugal began, October too is drawing to a close with temperatures well above normal – and likely to stay that way for days The post October ends with temperatures well above normal appeared first on Portugal Resident.
