75% chance of rain during October ‘puente’ long weekend

Spain’s Met Office (AEMET) has predicted rain for this coming long weekend from 9-12 October.

Friday 9th October is a holiday in Spain’s Valencian Community, celebrating the day King James I conquered Valencia from Moorish rule.

Monday, 12th October is a national holiday in Spain celebrating the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas.

If you live in Spain’s Valencian Community (Alicante, Valencia, Castellón) this means a four-day long weekend.

But AEMET has predicted 65% chance of rain on Saturday and 75% chance of rain for Sunday.

Monday has a 45% chance of rain, according to the prediction for Denia on the Costa Blanca.

Benidorm also has rain predicted for Saturday (55%) and Sunday (75%).

Torrevieja in the south of Alicante also has rain predicted for Saturday (25%) and Sunday (75%).

Snow is also predicted for altitudes above 1,600m.