Portugal farewells polar air: temperatures rise and reach 34º over the weekend
Weather

Portugal farewells polar air: temperatures rise and reach 34º over the weekend

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 07:37

Mainland Portugal was affected by a mass of maritime polar air that caused a sharp drop in temperatures across the entire territory. This air mass is now losing influence over the country and should leave Portugal in the coming hours. As a result of the change in air mass, temperatures will rise significantly over the coming days. According to weather forecasts, temperatures should reach 34 degrees Celsius over the weekend. This change marks the end of the period of intense cold that was felt in mainland Portugal.

Related articles

Mais chuva e vento forte a caminho de Portugal e estas serão as regiões mais castigadasPhoto by Diego Fraga on Pexels
Weather

More rain and strong wind on the way to Portugal and these will be the most affected regions

Rain continues to affect Portugal this Friday, August 28, with the North and Centre regions, especially Minho and the North coast, being the most affected. IPMA forecasts periods of rain and showers that should weaken from mid-afternoon onwards, with the sky gradually clearing. Wind will be stronger in Madeira, reaching 40 km/h in the eastern and western extremes and in mountainous areas, while on the mainland it will blow between 20 and 30 km/h. The Algarve and Baixo Alentejo regions will escape significant precipitation, remaining with few clouds. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise across most of the country, and the general trend is of progressive improvement throughout the day.

Postal do Algarve28/08/26, 09:00
Nepal em alerta para nova enxurrada após rompimento de lago formado pelo colapso do glaciarPhoto by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz on Pexels
Weather

Nepal on alert for new flood after glacial lake outburst

Nepalese authorities are on maximum alert after the rupture of a glacial lake formed by a glacier collapse. The lake is located at approximately 2,950 meters altitude, almost a thousand meters above the Gyirong pass, and there is a risk of a sudden water discharge that could trigger floods and mudslides in downstream areas.

CNN Portugal28/08/26, 08:30
Prepare-se para o regresso do calor: temperaturas podem ultrapassar os 35ºC na próxima semana
Weather

Get ready for the return of the heat: temperatures could exceed 35°C next week

Geographer André Frade, author of the page "André do Tempo", predicts a significant rise in temperatures at the beginning of September, with thermometers exceeding 35°C in several regions of the country, especially towards the end of next week.

SIC Notícias28/08/26, 08:23
Aguaceiros fracos e vento forte em alguns pontos da Madeira esta sexta-feira
Weather

Weak showers and strong wind in some parts of Madeira this Friday

Weak showers and strong wind are expected in Madeira this Friday, with the north slope and the highlands being the areas most affected by the rain. Adverse weather conditions are expected to persist throughout the day, requiring precautions from the population and visitors to the island.

SAPO Notícias28/08/26, 08:15