The importance of the weather in the San Juan festival
During the San Juan festival, the weather plays a crucial role in the celebration. Unlike other festivities in the country, rain during the San Juan festival can have a significant impact on the development of festive activities.
On the night of the fire, it is essential that weather conditions are favorable. The presence of rain during this festive event can be perceived as an affront, since a good part of the country hopes to enjoy a clear and sunny sky during this festive day.
Weather forecasts for the holiday
The Meteorological Service of Catalonia has issued forecasts for the afternoon and evening of the solstice, indicating the presence of clouds that could persist during the celebration. Despite this warning, not all regions face the same risk of rain during the holidays.
According to Meteocat, the central coast is expected to remain dry, as are the cities of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. However, some regions between Barcelona and Girona show a potential risk of rain, as well as certain inland areas and the Pyrenees.
Risk of rain by regions
The risk of rain is mainly concentrated in some regions of the northwest, such as La Selva, Vallès Oriental, Osona, Berguedà and Moianès, with a lower risk in points of the Maresme.
Despite these forecasts, Meteocat indicates that the risk of rain in most of these regions is low. For example, in Moianès, the main risk of rain is expected in the early afternoon, dissipating as the festive day progresses.
In the Vallès Oriental, the possible rainfall would be concentrated in the central hours of the afternoon, especially in the towns near the border with La Selva. Similar situations are expected in Maresme, Osona and other northern regions, with risks of rain decreasing as the celebration progresses.
