Barcelona is still dealing with very warm nights as Catalonia’s latest heat spell peaks near 40C in parts of the south. On Tuesday, the highest reading was 39.7C in Benissanet, Ribera d'Ebre, according to the Servei Meteorològic de Catalunya, or Meteocat.
The regional forecast also recorded 39.3C at the Siurana reservoir, 39C in Vinebre, 38.7C in Sant Salvador de Guardiola and 38.4C in Vacarisses. The hottest readings were concentrated in the pre-coastal area, central Catalonia and the south, with inland parts of the Ebre area coming close to 40C.
Night-time temperatures stayed high too. In Barcelona’s Raval neighbourhood, the minimum was 27.3C, while Espolla in Alt Empordà recorded 26.5C. Tropical nights, when temperatures stay above 20C, were widespread, and some coastal stretches saw torrid nights above 25C.
For Barcelona readers, that means little overnight relief for people without air conditioning, families with young children, commuters and early-shift workers. The city’s heat is being made worse by the urban heat-island effect, which keeps central districts warmer after sunset. You can follow local coverage on our Community page and check our Sport page for how hot weather can affect outdoor activity.
Meteocat says the most intense heat should ease only briefly, with two days of milder weather expected. For the latest area-by-area forecast, use the official Meteocat forecast. The Govern de Catalunya has also published a press note on the heat wave, and Barcelona City Council Open Data publishes local weather measurements for the city.
Public health advice remains the same, drink water regularly, avoid the hottest hours, and check on older relatives or neighbours. Tuesday’s official readings show the scale of the heat, with near-40C temperatures in parts of inland and southern Catalonia and a very warm overnight minimum in Barcelona.
