Summer in Catalonia is being defined by a persistent drought, with high temperatures and scarce rainfall across much of the territory. Following an exceptionally warm and dry June, the first half of July has solidified this trend, leaving umbrellas and raincoats almost forgotten.
Only isolated showers have briefly broken the monotony. According to Meteocat data, minimal amounts have been recorded since early July in areas like Puigcerdà (16 l/m²), Port del Comte (11 l/m²), or Sort (6 l/m²). In Barcelona, the dry spell is even more pronounced, with over 40 days of measurable rainfall in several neighborhoods, according to the Can Bruixa Observatory.
The situation is not uniform across the region. In parts of the interior, the Pyrenees, and Pre-Pyrenees, some showers have slightly shortened this dry spell. However, the common denominator is the absence of general and persistent rainfall for weeks.
Meteorological models are beginning to suggest possible changes for August. Towards the end of July, around Wednesday the 22nd or Thursday the 23rd, the warm air mass is expected to recede, allowing north or northwest winds to potentially bring a slow decrease in temperature. Although thermal normalization will take time, these shifts could break the atmospheric stagnation.
This potential for a more comfortable scenario might not be accompanied by significant precipitation, extending the dry spell to 50 days in many coastal and pre-coastal municipalities. Nevertheless, monthly models indicate a final stretch of July and an August with above-average rainfall in much of Catalonia, featuring a more dynamic atmosphere with increased upper-level cold air intrusions.
