Spain's Famous 'Weather Boy' Jorge Rey Predicts the May Bank Holiday Weather

What Will the May Bank Holiday Weather Look Like?

As April draws to a close, many residents in Spain are already thinking about May's upcoming long weekend. Labour Day on May 1 falls on a Friday this year, creating a three-day break — and naturally, the weather forecast is a hot topic.

Jorge Rey, the young forecaster from Burgos who gained fame after apparently predicting the devastating Filomena snowstorm of 2021, has shared his predictions for the May 1–3 holiday period.

Who Is Jorge Rey?

Rey uses cabañuelas, a traditional Spanish forecasting method that lacks scientific basis but has earned him a substantial following across Spain. His Filomena prediction made him a household name, and his forecasts are now widely followed ahead of key holiday weekends.

May Bank Holiday Weekend (May 1–3)

For the initial May bank holiday weekend, Rey anticipates:

• Galicia and the Cantabrian coast: Persistent rain
• Central Spain: Cloud cover spreading, with isolated showers possible
• The south: Milder conditions
• Mediterranean coast and eastern Spain: Largely stable and settled

What About the Rest of May?

Looking deeper into the month, Rey expects:

• Westerly rain patterns continuing through Extremadura and western Andalucia
• Mediterranean regions remaining settled
• Storms approaching central Spain around May 9–10, touching the Iberian System, Madrid, and Castilla-La Mancha
• From approximately May 13, conditions stabilising with temperatures rising across central Spain

The overall monthly pattern involves rain fronts arriving from the west, while southern and eastern regions enjoy relative stability and generally warm conditions. This aligns broadly with early indications from AEMET, Spain's official meteorological agency, though detailed forecasts for this period have not yet been released.

This article is based on reporting from Spanish News Today, published April 20, 2026. Jorge Rey's forecasts use traditional methods and are not scientifically verified — always check AEMET for official weather information.