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Temperatures will rise 10 to 12 degrees in some locations in mainland Portugal from Wednesday

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 07:40

Temperatures will rise significantly in mainland Portugal from Wednesday, with increases of 10 to 12 degrees in some locations of the territory.

This abrupt rise in temperature represents a considerable meteorological change in relation to the previous conditions recorded in mainland Portugal.

The southern coast of the Algarve constitutes an exception to this general trend, as temperature rises in this region will be less significant compared to the rest of the country.

The article does not specify the causes of this temperature rise nor does it provide additional details about the expected duration of this meteorological situation.

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