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Spain Driving Weather Update from 5 May 2025

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Driving in Spain this week (May 5th – 11th, 2025) will see improving conditions mid-week before potential weekend rain. Monday starts unsettled with possible showers and cooler temperatures (highs around 17°C). Tuesday and Wednesday offer better driving with partly sunny to mixed skies and slightly warmer temperatures (highs around 18-20°C). Thursday and Friday maintain favourable conditions with sunshine and clouds (highs around 19°C). The weekend (May 10th-11th) brings warmer temperatures (up to 25°C on Saturday) but also a higher chance of rain, especially on Sunday (up to 9.5mm). Drivers should be prepared for potential wet roads and reduced visibility, particularly towards the end of the week. Stay updated on local weather forecasts for safe travel in Spain.

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What is Aquaplaning and How to Deal With It

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The DGT is highlighting the dangers of aquaplaning during rainy periods, a phenomenon where tyres lose grip on wet surfaces, potentially leading to loss of control. Two key preventative measures are emphasised: regularly checking tyre condition, as worn tyres increase the risk, and significantly reducing speed in wet conditions, even on familiar roads. If aquaplaning occurs, the advice is to remain calm, grip the steering wheel firmly, avoid hard braking to prevent wheel lock-up, and gently correct the car’s trajectory as grip is regained, without making sudden steering movements.

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Driving in Spain for the Week Ahead – From Monday 28 April 2025

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This week in Spain sees two significant holidays: Labour Day on May 1st (Thursday), a national holiday, and the day of the dos de Mayo (Friday), a holiday in Madrid commemorating the 1808 uprising against French occupation. These consecutive holidays will likely create a long weekend, leading to increased traffic around travel hotspots. While Monday, May 5th is the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, it might see some celebrations among South Americans in Spain. Looking at the weather for the week starting April 28th, Spain anticipates settled and warmer conditions, generally favourable for driving. While the north might see occasional showers, the central and southern regions, including the Mediterranean coast, are expected to be mostly sunny and warm. Drivers should be mindful of potential tyre pressure changes due to rising temperatures and strong sunshine, as well as the impact of seasonal allergies.

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