Weather for the last weekend of August: temperatures recover, but the most intense heat is still to come
Meteored Portugal29 August 2026 at 07:02
The last weekend of August will be a transition period in mainland Portugal, with temperatures gradually recovering, especially in the South, after several cool and unstable days with the passage of cold fronts and rain. Although much of the country will remain slightly below average, the trend points to a progressive recovery of temperatures between Saturday and Tuesday, preparing the ground for a more significant rise from Wednesday, the 2nd, when 30°C may return to cover much of the territory.
In Peníscola, on Saturday August 29, 2026, the weather will be mostly clear, with a cloudless sky from the early hours of the morning. Temperatures will vary between 24°C during the early morning and reach a maximum of 28°C in the afternoon, providing a hot day favorable for outdoor activities.
The weather forecast for Castellón de la Plana on Saturday August 29, 2026 indicates a completely clear and sunny day, ideal for residents and visitors. The sky will remain cloudless from the early morning hours, allowing the sun to illuminate the city and temperatures to rise throughout the day.
The Civil Defense issued a heat wave alert for São Paulo, where maximum temperatures may reach 36°C, while a cold front operates over the South region of the country bringing intense rains, storms and risk of hail. The contrast between hot air and cold air favors the formation of instability areas, with an orange danger warning for storms in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina on Saturday. In the central region of Brazil, dry weather prevails with maximum temperatures near 40°C.
The environmental association Zero warned that the absence of a global agreement to combat drought does not justify Portugal's inaction, arguing that the country must act autonomously and proactively. The organization called on the Government to implement a drought prevention and management policy, reinforcing the need for concrete measures given water scarcity.
