Madrid will have a weekend of dry heat and clear skies

Saturday will be a day of stable weather from the early hours. The low will be around 20 degrees and the high may reach 35, with little cloud and a high perceived temperature during the middle hours of the day.

Sunday will follow a very similar pattern, although with a slightly lower low, around 19 degrees, and a high close to 34. The sky will remain clear or have some clouds, with no major changes to disrupt outdoor plans.

The key to the weekend will be the middle hours. Between noon and mid-afternoon, it will be advisable to avoid prolonged exertion, seek shade and carry water, especially in open areas, parks, street markets, terraces and local festivities.

Ultraviolet radiation will be another factor to bear in mind. With very high values, sun protection, sunglasses and a cap will not be accessories but a basic part of the plan if spending time outdoors.

Nights will be more bearable than afternoons, but not cold. The drop in temperature will make it possible to extend dinners, concerts and walks, although conditions will remain clearly warm in the centre and the more built-up areas.

The weather will suit a diary packed with plans in Madrid, from local festivities and markets to concerts and cultural activities. The forecast favours outdoor events, provided the hottest hours are avoided.

For those who have to travel around the city, the advice is simple: leave with time to spare, stay hydrated and reserve quieter plans for late afternoon and evening. Madrid will have a weekend without meteorological upsets, but with enough heat to take seriously.