The Canary Islands are gearing up for a day marked by strong winds and a slight uptick in temperatures, particularly in the inland regions. According to forecasts from Aemet, the winds will be the main event, with very strong gusts expected across various parts of the archipelago. Additionally, maritime conditions will pose challenges, with strong swells and background seas from the north or northwest anticipated to rise to between 3 and 4 meters by the afternoon.
Island Forecasts
Lanzarote
In Lanzarote, the day will kick off with overcast skies, which are expected to clear later on. However, some cloud cover may return to the northern parts by evening. Temperatures will remain mostly stable, with a slight increase in maximums in inland areas, hovering between 16 and 21 degrees in Arrecife. The northeast wind will be quite strong, and coastal regions may experience very strong gusts.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura will see a similar pattern, with clouds dominating the early hours before giving way to clearer conditions for the rest of the day. Some clouds may return by evening. Minimum temperatures will remain stable, while maximums will see a slight increase inland, reaching around 16 to 21 degrees in Puerto del Rosario. The wind will be moderate from the northeast but is expected to intensify in eastern and western coastal areas, particularly around the Jandía peninsula, where very strong gusts are anticipated during peak hours.
Gran Canaria
In Gran Canaria, the northern region will experience predominantly cloudy skies, with a low risk of light rain during the first half of the day, especially in the mid-altitudes. The rest of the island will enjoy mostly clear conditions. Minimum temperatures will see little change, while maximums may rise slightly in the mid-altitudes and inland, particularly on the southwest coast. In the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, temperatures will range between 17 and 20 degrees. A moderate northeast wind will blow, with intervals of strong gusts expected in the summits and southeast and western slopes.
Tenerife
Tenerife’s northern region will start the day with cloudy skies, with some intervals of sunshine during the day and a chance of occasional light rain, particularly in the mid-altitudes. Other slopes and peaks will be mostly clear. Temperatures will rise slightly in the mid-altitudes and higher areas, especially in the south, with values ranging between 17 and 22 degrees in Santa Cruz. A moderate northeast wind will prevail, with very strong gusts in high regions and exposed slopes.
La Gomera
La Gomera will begin with cloudy skies in the north and a chance of light rain, especially in the mid-altitudes, before becoming intermittently cloudy. The rest of the island will enjoy clear skies. Maximum temperatures will rise slightly, particularly in the south, reaching between 17 and 21 degrees in San Sebastián. The wind will be moderate to strong from the northeast, with very intense gusts in summits and western and southeastern slopes.
La Palma
In La Palma, the north and east will experience cloudy skies, with a chance of light rain during the early hours, particularly in the northeast mid-altitudes. Peaks and the west will be mostly clear. Maximum temperatures will rise slightly, especially in higher areas, with values between 15 and 20 degrees in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The wind will be moderate from the northeast, with intervals of strong wind and very strong gusts in exposed areas.
El Hierro
El Hierro’s northern region will see intermittent clouds, with overcast skies during the early and late hours, when occasional light rain is possible in the mid-altitudes. Other areas will be mostly clear. Maximum temperatures will rise slightly in higher regions, with values ranging between 11 and 15 degrees in Valverde. The wind will be moderate to strong from the northeast, with potential for very strong gusts in summits and the island’s extremes.
Key Takeaways
The combination of intense winds, swells, and a slight thermal rise will create a typical trade wind day, albeit with greater intensity than usual across the archipelago.
