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Barcelona faces another day of intense heat and humidity
Barcelona is once again experiencing a day marked by heat and humidity this Thursday. Temperatures will remain above what is usual for late June, and the muggy feeling will be noticeable from early on, especially in neighbourhoods close to the coast.
The night will have already left a heavy atmosphere, with high minimum temperatures and little relief for those unable to cool their homes properly. In the denser parts of the city, heat trapped in buildings and streets will make the early hours feel tropical again.
During the morning, humidity will become more noticeable in the lower part of Barcelona. Near the sea, the thermometer may not seem extreme, but the combination of warm air, high humidity, and little ventilation will make it feel more uncomfortable.
At midday and in the early afternoon, the heat will be more intense in the higher areas and the interior of the metropolitan area. In the Vallès plain, highs could approach 35 degrees, making it much tougher for commuting, outdoor work, or physical activities.
The sky will generally remain clear, though some thin clouds may appear in the afternoon. The wind will be light and not enough to break the muggy feeling, especially in narrow streets, squares without shade, and areas with heavy traffic.
The day will require adjustments to routines. Avoiding the hottest hours, seeking shade, staying hydrated, and reducing physical effort will be especially important for older people, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic or respiratory illnesses.
Public transport, shopping streets, and walking routes will once again feel heavier than usual. On days like this, the heat is not just on the thermometer: it’s felt in waiting times, at stops without shade, and in homes that can’t cool down at night.
Looking ahead to the weekend, no major changes are expected. Heat and humidity will continue to dominate the weather in Barcelona and its surroundings, with temperatures typical of midsummer. Only at the start of next week might there be a slight drop in temperatures.
Barcelona is well acquainted with this kind of Mediterranean heat, stickier than dry heat and especially uncomfortable near the sea. Every summer means reorganising schedules, plans, and journeys, but increasingly long spells are a reminder that muggy weather is now as much a part of urban life as the beaches, terraces, or nights outdoors.