A cloud hundreds of kilometers away can ruin this summer's eclipse, and we're already starting to know what the weather will be like in each place

Early forecasts point to a generally hot, dry pattern across Spain for the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse.

Cloud cover, afternoon storms, and haze could still reduce visibility, especially around sunset when the eclipse happens.

The best odds for clear viewing appear in parts of Extremadura, Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, and the northeast, but conditions remain uncertain.

Because the Sun will be low on the horizon, even distant clouds or calima could affect eclipse viewing over wide areas.